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A brief look at what drug or alcohol abuse can cause, resources to help determine if a person needs help, and a summery of what rehabilitation can do. Also, a comprehensive list of Kansas City based rehabilitation clinics and their specifics.

Many researchers have found that alcohol has a major influence on juvenile delinquency; either by alcohol used by teens or by the parents of the teens. The following essay discusses past studies and the links found between alcohol and juvenile delinquency.

Everyone loves a great party. You can enjoy a vast amount of food and alcohol, mostly alcohol. The biggest problem that most of us are faced with is knowing when we have had enough liquor and need to stop drinking.

Alcohol abuse while away at college is on the rise. Talking to your child and making them aware of the dangers can save their lives.

Profiting from the suffering and death of others is far from illegal; it is simply a matter of licensing. The issue has never been "Who Suffers?" but "Who Profits?"

Millions of people around the world tend to loyally stick to their side of this debate. When the facts come in, which side will be less damaging, and less home-wrecking. Legality, effects, and popular opnion will be considered on this debate.

So you're hooked on the E! Channel's The Girl's Next Door, now what do you do? Make a drinking game out of it of course! Drinking games are a great way to spend an evening hanging out with friends and The Girl's Next Door.

Spring break can be the ultimate vacation for any college student. Babes, bikinis and beer have the tendency to produce the illusion of a four-day paradise, however, the truth is spring break can be very dangerous.

Something that seems to be getting more and more attention in today's society is the legalization of marijuana...marijuana can be consumed in a safer manner than nicotine or alcohol...

As hard as alcoholism is on its victims, it can be even harder on those they love. All over the world, people are struggling over whether or not to confront a friend or family member who is drinking too much, ruining their lives in the bottom of a bottle.

This article discusses Prom and some suggestions for parents to help keep their teen out of trouble during Prom night.

Anti-drug propaganda has lead us to believe marijuana will leave us brain-dead and racked with cancer, unable to motivate oneself to get out of bed and desperately craving the next fix. All of these claims are factually untrue or widely exaggerated.

Thousands of needless deaths from alcohol poisoning occur each year, as people fail to realize how dangerous excessive drinking can be.

Alcohol poisoning kills 4,000 people a year according to Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID) and there are 50,000 cases reported annually. Although alcohol poisoning is very serious it is also easy to spot and stop once you know the symptoms.

Birthday bash to emergency room in under 3 hours.

Two month old given 3 ounces of vodka by accident.

This paper deals with the negative effects that excessive alcohol consumption has on the human body.

alcohol is more dangerous then you think no matter how much of it you drink.

Drinking games have been around for decades. The most popular being Quarters, can even be nostalgic for 40-somethings while reflecting back on their college days. These games are becoming more popular with high school students each year.

Underage drinking can occur at just about any time, but there are special occasions that increase the chances of it. One of those occasions is known as high school graduation.

Did you ever wonder how waterless hand sanitizers work or if they are safe? This article will answer some of those questions.

Some cities are intending to recycle sewer water to create drinking water

Today I learned, from a probe by the Associated Press, that I am drinking drugged water! They discovered drugs in the water of 41 million Americans!

Drinking water can be hazardous to your health or at least cause you to panic when you find out that drugs are now being found in the water supply that we drink everyday.

There is little incentive to develop orphan drugs for rare diseases. Therefore, there are government programs to provide incentives.

In 1983, US Congress passed the Orphan Drug Act. - opened the doorway for drug companies to invest, research and develope orphan drugs, which become profitable. Countries, members of Congress, and science, initiated further gains for orphan drugs.

Ideas for using Drinking Straw Day to motivate learning at home & in the classroom.

Various myths still surround the quality of generic drugs. This article examines the equivalency of generic and brand name drugs.

An extended summary of recent studies that show the statin drugs have beneficial effects on prostate, breast and colon cancer, also on stroke, coronary heart disease, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis with links for further information.

Here are some tips that will make drinking water easier.

In this article, you'll learn about the lowest calorie cocktails, one simple rule for smart diet drinking, and how alcohol can hinder, (or help!), your weight loss. These facts will help you make the right diet drinking choices for weight loss success.

The problem with alcohol is not how much you drink necessarily, but what it does to you. Alcohol is a relaxant and can cause depression and agitation the more it is consumed. It dilutes your senses and acts as an inhibitor.

By what amount would the price of a pint of beer have to increase to deter a young person from drinking it? Wouldn't this policy be punishing more the mature adults to pay for the inexperience and stupidity of young people?

If you're an athlete, fitness buff or just someone who enjoys water, you may have heard some news about people who die from drinking too much water. Here are some of the basics about hyponatremia.

Isn't it time for lawmakers, city councils, and/or any other authority to start passing legislation, ordinances that prohibit parking lots at any drinking establishment?

The UK has some of the worst incidences of binge drinking in the world. Why is it often worse than in the US? And what does America do differently to try to prevent things like binge drinking? Read on to find out.

We all know drugs are damaging to one's body. But to a singer, they're very affective on a job, or career in singing. Take precaution when smoking, and even drinking coffee.

Drugs cause people to disrespect themselves and others, cause health problems, mess up your hormones and cause mental illness.

In a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, it was determined that certain oral diabetes drugs do not lead to an increase in weight or bad cholesterol.

A guide to the drinking game Golf, with rules on how to play the game. Golf can be great fun for everyone, and real Golfers generally love this game.

Drugs attempting to raise 'good' cholesterol may actually do more harm than good according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

We hear about unsanitary conditions in food processing plants, but not many of us worry that out drugs and vitamins might be produced under filthy conditions.....

Cotinine, a metabolite of nicotine, was among the numerous pharmaceutical drugs found in 28 U.S. watersheds and drinking water supplies. Read more to learn about the AP's study and what it means.

If you take prescription drugs for depression, like Prozac or Zoloft, you may want to reconsider. Now, I'm not telling you they are bad drugs, but what I am telling you is that there is a more effective means to relieving depression.

The Stay Safe From Drugs program is a great way to teach elementary school aged children the dangers of drugs and alcohol without becoming overbearing.

The War on drugs has been raging on in this country since Nancy Reagan first declared; "Just say no". Many believe that this is a good thing. However, what price do we pay for this war on drugs? How many billions of tax payers' dollars? How many lives have been ruined?

Protecting our kids from using illegal drugs is still critically essential to our entire well-being and survival. Drugs and Sports can be dangerous combinations, so prevention is really better than cure. Love kids and protect them from this evil.

A new technique for testing drugs, where the test subject ingests an amount of a drug that is so small it has no discernable effect - a tenth of a milligram or less - holds hope for more effecient drug development.

Drugs in college are commonplace, so learn how to minimize the danger to yourself and others in situations where drugs are being taken. Even habitual takers can't predict the effects of drugs, so make sure there is a sober person present.