Prevention: Pervasive, consistent messages to young people about drugs and alcohol can be an effective tool. Effective prevention requires that the same messages about alcohol, drugs, and tobacco be delivered by multiple messengers–schools, parents, peers, and the community–repeatedly throughout childhood and adolescence. Prevention delays onset of use The primary goal of prevention is to delay […]
Self-Help for Drinking Too Much
Are you questioning your drinking patterns, and wondering if your use of alcohol is problematic? It is not easy to recognize a drinking problem in yourself. This article may help you: recognize your drinking patterns& determine how much alcohol you consume identify a concern (if there is a reason to be concerned) make a decision […]
Problems Caused By Alcohol
Both alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence can cause many different types of problems that can disrupt a person’s life. They include health, emotional, social, work or school, and financial problems. Health problems related to alcohol The short-term effects of alcohol on the body include: upset stomach; diarrhea; lack of coordination and judgment; headaches; and insomnia. […]
Low Risk Drinking Guideliness
Guideline #1 Do not drink when: operating a boat, motor vehicle, tools or machinery; using medications that interact with alcohol; engaging in sports or other potentially dangerous physical activities; working; making important decisions; if suffering from serious physical or mental illness Guideline #2 If you drink try to stay within these daily and weekly guidelines […]
Mental Illness
The Issue Most Canadians are affected by mental illness, either directly or indirectly, through family, friends or colleagues. Yet there is still a stigma attached to this range of diseases that is a barrier to correct diagnosis and treatment, as well as to the acceptance and support of people with mental illness within the community. […]
Binge drinking, alcohol abuse, or alcohol dependence ?
Understanding the difference: Binge Drinking – Alcohol Abuse – Alcohol Dependence. Alcohol problems occur at different levels of severity, from mild to life-threatening. Alcohol dependence is considered the most severe alcohol problem, and it can be life –threatening. There is a lot of confusion around alcohol use, progression of dependency and alcoholism. For many people […]
What is Alcohol
Alcohol is a Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant and slows down brain’s functioning. Some people think that alcohol is a stimulant because it makes people feel more energetic and lowers inhibitions. Types of alcohol: Ethanol (Ethyl alcohol) is a chemical name used for the alcohol present in beer, wine, spirits and liqueurs. It is produced by fermenting or […]