Bipolar Like Me - Alcohol and Depression

Children of Alcoholics

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

More than 28 million Americans have seen at least one parent suffer alcohol's serious adverse effects, leading to serious family problems. More than 78 million Americans, or 43 percent of the adult population, has been ... Read more... »

My Child Has a Problem with Alcohol

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

Children see drinking all around them—at home, in restaurants, at family celebrations and on television—and they are naturally curious about alcohol and the way it affects people. You should always answer your child's questions honestly, ... Read more... »

Dating Without Alcohol

Thursday, May 4th, 2006

If you’re single and dating, you may find yourself spending a lot of time in restaurants or bars where alcohol is available. Drinking on dates can quickly become a habit, but the National Institute of ... Read more... »

Teens and Drugs: What a Parent Can Do to Help

Monday, April 10th, 2006

(Although I’ll talk about this important issue in terms of a boy’s behavior, it could just as easily be about a girl.) It’s an all too familiar story. A young teen who was once loveable, ... Read more... »

Stress and Drinking

Friday, February 17th, 2006

Studies indicate that many people drink as a means of coping with modern life and its accompanying economic stress, job stress and marital discord. Today's fast-paced society offers little in the way of social support. ... Read more... »

Alcohol and Depression

Thursday, February 16th, 2006