Robert Downey Jr. – the man behind film favorites like Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, and Hank Palmer – is the highest-paid actor in the world. Vanity Fair has run a handful of articles covering his rise to superhero-like fame, and they sat down to talk with him about ‘beating one’s demons.’ Did you … [Read more...] aboutRobert Downey Jr. Proves You Can Banish Alcohol and Substance Abuse
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The Long Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse
It’s no secret that alcohol consumption can cause major health problems related to the liver. After all, the liver is the body’s filter. It is exposed to every drop of alcohol you consume. But the long-term effects of consuming too much alcohol—of alcohol abuse—are not limited to this one organ. … [Read more...] aboutThe Long Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse
The Facts of Alcohol Abuse
Did you know roughly 5,000 people under the age of 21 die due to an alcohol-related incident in the United States every year? I’m sorry if you just read this over your morning cup of coffee. In fact, I’m sorry you’ve had to read it all. But you did. So, what are you going to do about it? How about … [Read more...] aboutThe Facts of Alcohol Abuse
The Goal of ADETS Classes
In the first part of this series, we asked the question: Are ADETS programs in North Carolina effective at preventing DWI's? Here, we look at the goals and outcomes of the ADETS program as well as how it is designed to help reduce the number of accidents, injuries, deaths and crimes caused by … [Read more...] aboutThe Goal of ADETS Classes
