Excessive drinking can bring in a plethora of problems for both the body and the mind. Some people drink so much that eventually they get dependent on it without even realizing. Even others fail to understand the problem because most of the people are not aware of the signs and problems associated with drinking. Those […]

“Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy.” The quote by late American singer-actor Frank Sinatra explains the attitude alcohol lovers harbor about their drinks. Heavy social drinkers have the notion that they have a higher tolerance level to the effects of alcohol and can complete their tasks without their […]

In America, no celebration seems to be complete without alcohol. People do not realize that this casual habit often results in an addiction. After consuming alcohol, people report of feelings of pleasure due to chemicals released in specific brain locations. However, excessive drinking can lead to hazardous effects. With an increasing number of Americans succumbing […]

Alcohol-related causes result in roughly 88,000 deaths every year in the United States, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Studies have revealed that alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death among Americans, though it is not clear as to what leads some people to engage in heavy drinking. According […]

Not many states in the United States support the idea of serving powdered alcohol. According to the Alcohol Justice, a non-profit advocacy, research and policy organization, 31 U.S. states have laws banning powdered alcohol. Despite all the concerns, both the House and Senate in Texas are considering a bill to regulate the sale of powdered […]

Depression is a mental health condition characterized by prolonged unhappiness and angst. Severe depression, if left untreated, can affect the physiological and psychological health of a person. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), more than 15 million American adults, aged between 15 and 44 years, suffer from depression during any given […]

With an eye on improving the access to mental health treatment, the Texas House approved a bill on April 4, 2017, that would accord equal insurance coverage for both mental and physical health care. Mental health problems is a big concern in the United States, though a bigger issue than this is providing proper access […]