For the past several years, North Carolina has consistently been among the states reporting the highest number of deaths related or caused by people who drive while impaired. This invites the question of whether the right programs and systems are in place to lower these numbers. In this article, we … [Read more...] about Are North Carolina ADETS Classes Effective in Preventing DWI’s?
We Proudly Support Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This annual awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) since 1987, has been instrumental in giving a voice to people who are affected by alcoholism and abuse. Tragically millions of lives are affected by … [Read more...] about We Proudly Support Alcohol Awareness Month
Which Came First: The Mental Illness or The Addiction?
As more data is being collected, scientists, medical professionals and counselors are providing more and more research that shows the need to treat people who abuse drugs just as they would someone with a psychological or mental health disorder. We are seeing now more than ever the importance of a … [Read more...] about Which Came First: The Mental Illness or The Addiction?
The Problem With Drug Addiction: How Do We Get Help To People Who Don’t Ask For It?
This article is more of a question, not an answer. A conversation, not a one-sided view. And since we don't have the answer, let's consider it open-ended... Question: How do people who are addicted to a substance get medical treatment if they don't know they have a "problem"? With the recent … [Read more...] about The Problem With Drug Addiction: How Do We Get Help To People Who Don’t Ask For It?
Does Alcohol Decrease Your Chances of Getting Heart Disease?…It Depends
The latest results published by national and international medical research shows that in many cases, drinking moderate amounts of alcohol DOES decrease symptoms that can lead to heart disease including heart attack, stroke or vascular disease. In some cases, symptoms were reduced by up to 40%. Here … [Read more...] about Does Alcohol Decrease Your Chances of Getting Heart Disease?…It Depends
Smoking And Heart Health: Why Many Are Choosing To Kick The Habit
Fact: 1 in 5 People Die From Cigarette Smoke Every Year The American Heart Association's (AHA) Heart Health Month highlights the leading causes of heart disease. Can you guess the top culprits of heart disease in Americans? Alcohol and cigarettes. According to the AHA, not only does smoking affect … [Read more...] about Smoking And Heart Health: Why Many Are Choosing To Kick The Habit
February: The Month of Love & Heart Health Month
There are so many "official" observances in the month of February, including Valentine's Day, Black History Month and President's Day. As you set aside time to celebrate or remember these events, we also want you to be aware of two more important health observances that happen in February: American … [Read more...] about February: The Month of Love & Heart Health Month
