About a month ago, we covered a topic close to the heart of every parent on the planet: A nationwide call for safer pediatric drugs. We disclosed the facts about pediatric prescription safety, and we touched on how thousands of children are misdiagnosed and put on medication for any of several … [Read more...] aboutCollege Students Misuse ADHD Drugs
How Does Alcohol Affect the Liver?
Alcohol abuse is dangerous on many levels, from the emotional turmoil it can cause friends and family to the physical toll it takes on the body. The primary organ affected by alcohol consumption is the liver, and one of the most common illnesses stemming from alcohol abuse is an alcohol-related … [Read more...] aboutHow Does Alcohol Affect the Liver?
How Social Drinking Goes Terribly Wrong
We are always advocating for a healthier, drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. However, we do understand not everyone can live without the occasional alcoholic beverage. The problem is when social drinking suddenly goes terribly—even unexpectedly—wrong. Drinking in moderation is acceptable as long as … [Read more...] aboutHow Social Drinking Goes Terribly Wrong
President Obama Plans Broader Use of Clemency to Aid Nonviolent Drug Offenders
When we hear the term “drug offender,” we often think first of an unscrupulous and violent individual; a person so consumed by a substance that their behavior and actions become criminal. But this instant thought isn’t always the case. In fact, a great number of those finding themselves in legal … [Read more...] aboutPresident Obama Plans Broader Use of Clemency to Aid Nonviolent Drug Offenders