Nov 26, 2012 | News
Alcohol abuse can cause damage to the central nervous system and brain morphology. A study to be released in the January 2013 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research has found that the recovery of cerebral gray matter may begin in the first two weeks...
Nov 24, 2012 | News
Nearly nine million Americans suffer from mental health and substance abuse issues. Unfortunately, only eight percent are treated for both disorders. Meanwhile, over 55 percent receive no treatment whatsoever. This situation may be addressed by enactment of the...
Nov 23, 2012 | News
A new report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth finds that African-American youth, ages 12-20, see more advertising for alcohol on television and in magazines than do all other youth at these ages. Fourteen studies related the amount of advertising to...
Nov 22, 2012 | News
This is the seventh year that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has hosted the Voice Awards, which recognizes the work of behavioral health advocates and community leaders who further the cause of awareness and treatment. This year, a...
Nov 21, 2012 | News
Chanel T. is not defined by the fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) which she suffers from every day of her life. She is a 21-year-old veterinary technician living in St. Petersburg, Florida who loves dogs and parrots. She also has become a spokesperson in the battle against...
Nov 20, 2012 | News
Modern technology has changed our lives. We are able to stay connected to the world through our mobile phones, pads, and computers in undreamed of ways. This new connectivity has many blessings for us in the way we are able to access help for addictions and mental...
