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Planning a Safe Holiday Season

2009-11-26T10:00:37Z

The Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the most dangerous time of the year on U.S. Highways and Thanksgiving weekend is the most dangerous of all. In past years, there have been more alcohol-related traffic fatalities during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend than any other weekend during the year in the United States, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day combined. Read more...

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Planning a Safe Holiday Season originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 10:00:37.

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Marijuana Maintenance - The Dangers

2009-11-26T00:08:15Z

People who are trying to quit drinking who smoke marijuana as a substitute for alcohol are said to be on the Marijuana Maintenance Program. They argue that smoking pot is less harmful that continuing to drink heavily. But smoking marijuana has its own drawbacks. Read more...

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Marijuana Maintenance - The Dangers originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 00:08:15.

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Tips For Cutting Down

2009-11-25T00:06:48Z

If you are currently drinking more than the recommended guidelines, any change that you make, even small changes, can help you reduce the harm that alcohol can cause. Here are some tips that may be helpful in trying to cut back on your drinking. Read more...

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Tips For Cutting Down originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 00:06:48.

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Cut Down or Quit Drinking?

2009-11-24T00:05:46Z

If you have considered making a change in your drinking pattern, you will need to decide whether you are going to try to cut down on your drinking or quit altogether. Cutting down can reduce your risks of developing alcohol-related problems, but some drinkers find they cannot successfully cut down. Read more...

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What Is Alcoholism?
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Online Alcoholism Screening Quiz

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Cut Down or Quit Drinking? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 00:05:46.

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Alcohol in the News

2009-11-23T00:05:04Z

Sen. Kerry's Daughter Arrested on Suspicion of DUI... New York to Toughen Drunk Driving Laws... Meth-Related Crimes Increasing Again?... Colleges Breath-Testing Rowdy Football Fans... Drug Users Seldom Know What They Are Taking... Police Find Thousands of Mushrooms... More... Read more...

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Alcohol in the News originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 00:05:04.

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Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?

2009-11-20T00:05:17Z

Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not it may be time to get help.

Alcohol Abuse Screening Quiz
Drug Abuse Screening Quiz
Could You Be Depressed?
Is Your Child Using Drugs or Alcohol?
Is Your Child Huffing Inhalants?

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Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 00:05:17.

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What Is the Harm in Heavy Drinking?

2009-11-19T01:15:30Z

You may have heard that if you drink more than the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption your drinking is in the "at risk" category. But at risk for what? What exactly is the harm in drinking too much? Read more...

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What Is the Harm in Heavy Drinking? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 01:15:30.

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What Does 'At-Risk' Drinking Mean?

2009-11-18T01:58:49Z

If you regularly exceed the recommended guidelines for daily and weekly alcohol consumption you may be concerned that your drinking pattern is not safe. Heavy drinking is considered an "at risk" level of alcohol consumption, so you may have a reason to be concerned. Read more...

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What Is Alcoholism?
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Online Alcoholism Screening Quiz

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What Does 'At-Risk' Drinking Mean? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 01:58:49.

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FDA to Examine Alcohol Energy Drinks

2009-11-17T00:30:13Z

Are those new alcohol energy drinks really safe? Doesn't adding caffeine to an alcoholic beverage encourage the consumption of even more alcohol? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking at the safety and legality of alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine as an additive.

At the request of several state attorney generals, the FDA decided to examine the health and safety issues surrounding the popular beverages. The FDA sent letters to 30 manufacturers of the beverages giving them 30 days to show proof that the drinks are safe. Read more...

FDA to Examine Alcohol Energy Drinks originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 00:30:13.

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Is There a 'Safe' Level of Drinking?

2009-11-12T02:45:01Z

You may have heard that if you drink too much that you will risk negative consequences to your health and in other areas of your life. But how much alcohol is too much? Is there a level of alcohol consumption that is considered safe? Read more...

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What Is Alcoholism?
Alcohol Abuse vs. Alcohol Dependence
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Is There a 'Safe' Level of Drinking? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 02:45:01.

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