Warning signs and resources for people with alcoholism
The Sault News
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, reminding us people should exercise caution and watch out for warning signs of alcoholism in family/friends year-round.
Excessive alcohol use is responsible for about 95,000 deaths a year in the United States. Deaths due to excessive drinking account for 1 in 10 total deaths among working-age adults aged 20 to 64 years. In 2010, excessive alcohol use cost the US economy $249 billion, or $2.05 a drink. About 40% of these costs were paid by federal, state, and local governments.
“Great Lakes Recovery Centers has been providing behavioral health services, including treatment for alcohol use disorders, for over 40 years,” said Shawn Baker, chief operating officer of Great Lakes Recovery Centers, Inc. “We have gender specific residential treatment for men and women … During the screening process, we help individuals access their insurance or set up payment agreements to cove
April is Alcohol Awareness Month & Mercer County Has Resources
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Wellness Awareness Week coming to Mineral County
Barbara High
Tribune Staff Writer
KEYSER - Child abuse, drug addiction and living a healthier lifestyle will be among the topics examined during Wellness Awareness Week April 19-23 in Mineral County.
Hosted by the ONTRACK! Coalition to address issues that happen in our community, the event will consist of several webinars available for viewing, and also have experts on hand to answer questions. The event will also have a TikTok challenge and will run end on April 24 to coincide with National Drug Take Back Day.
Dug Takes Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and health issue. Misused prescription stimulants, sedatives, and tranquilizers are of great concern, as most abused prescription drugs are obtained from family members and friends. This event provides and opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by turning in old and used medications.
How to know when your drinking is out of control. Author: Jenny Dean Updated: 7:11 AM EDT April 15, 2021
TAMPA, Fla. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and it may be more important than ever to take a look at your habits and ask yourself if you have a problem.
Numerous studies have shown that drinking has increased during the pandemic. There are some questions you should ask yourself to find out if you need help.
It became a problem for Adam Jablin, but he got help and turned his life around. It s important that people understand that this is a disease and not a lack of willpower. Once you go, Ok, it s a disease , now you re free to look at it differently.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month – a public health program organized as a way of increasing outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol use. The program was created in 1987, with the intention of targeting college-aged students who are especially at risk for alcohol-related issues. It has since become a national movement to draw more attention to the topic.
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