Hard Mountain Dew is a new alcoholic beverage that recently hit the shelves and has people talking. But what exactly is in this drink? Is it dangerous? Continue reading to find out more about hard mountain dew and the many risks that come with heavily marketed alcoholic beverages. What is Hard Mountain Dew? Mountain Dew…
Truthfully, the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard never should have been televised. On December 18th, 2018, actor Amber Heard was published in The Washington Post with an article detailing her experience with domestic abuse. She did not name Depp in the op-ed, but he was heavily implied as the perpetrator in Heard’s story…
Wilderness therapy has been found to have positive outcomes for patients with a variety of mental health problems. Those suffering from substance abuse can also benefit from a program that incorporates wilderness therapy. The good news is that a wilderness program can help patients with substance abuse recover much faster than treatment in a standard…
When someone teases you about being a “wine mom” you know you’ve been labeled. The term is negative and can be used as a derogatory term. It’s a label that is given to someone who’s overly obsessed with and knowledgeable about wine, who also happens to be a woman. The term has a negative connotation…
Alcoholism impacts every facet of a person’s life. It affects their physical, mental, and emotional health. It can even affect their ability to maintain a happy, healthy relationship. Many people believe that once an alcoholic has complete sobriety, their marriage is safe from the damaging effects of alcohol. However, marriage is a dynamic relationship that…
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken many lives, but a lesser-known toll of the outbreak is the spike in alcohol-related deaths. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been a significant increase in alcohol-related fatalities since the pandemic began. This is likely due to people turning to alcohol as…
Alcohol abuse and addiction are prevalent in the LGBTQ+ community much like in society at large. American culture has its roots in Puritan norms and folkways and this cultural history has resulted in particular sensitivity to how Americans feel about the use and misuse of vices. Binge drinking is very much an American problem. Other…
Individuals with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an increased risk of falling prey to alcoholism. There are many reasons why alcohol would appeal to someone with ADHD. These reasons include that those treated for ADHD are often prescribed stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin. Adderall and similar medications are stimulants…
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is now often referred to as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) as an inclusive way to discuss the broader range of developmental disorders that can occur as a result of children exposed to alcohol while in utero. Risk factors to keep in mind include a long history of alcohol abuse, poor…
Alcohol recovery can be a difficult topic to approach at first. There are many methods to wean off, reduce, or cease alcohol consumption. The utility value of tips is somewhat based on if an individual only has the occasional drink, has a daily habit of drinking within moderation, has an alcohol use disorder (AUD) or…
