Why Do Women Start?
While men tend to drink for simpler reasons than women, it really isn’t a fair comparison. Modern day women are facing multiple challenges that have arisen due to the success of equality. Women are matching men in salary and importance in the workplace, but it would seem that many women are still ‘holding down the […]
“Drink”: An Introduction to the book by Ann Johnston
Ann Dowsett Johnston’s book “Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol” reveals the dark side of female drinking. She epitomizes the growing relationship between women and the bottle with a continuous look back at her childhood, early adulthood and a more recent partnership with dependence. Ms. Johnston’s interesting and vibrant description of her happy […]
Review of “Drink” – A Must Read for Women Flirting with Addiction
Ann Dowsett Johnston began a new professional role in Montreal in 2006. It was supposed to be an excellent adventure and a great opportunity, but Montreal can be brutal for an alcoholic, especially for one who is lonely and new. With alcohol pretty much everywhere in Montreal it was difficult for Ms. Johnston to avoid […]
The risks of legal marijuana substitutes
There may now exist a product that offers the same effects of Marijuana that can be sold legally in some cases. It’s called ‘Spice’. It is referred to as a natural and legal alternative to pot, sold online and in head shops but oddly enough it is labeled ‘not for human consumption’. Spice isn’t completely […]
How About a Shot of Truth In That Denial Cocktail?
Like it or not drugs are front page news again with the shocking admissions of drug and alcohol use by Toronto’s now infamous mayor, Rob Ford. The facts are these: he gets drunk, he’s smoked crack and what’s worse is he denies that he has a problem. Dennis Long, co-founder and executive director of Breakaway […]
The Dream is Gone, But Then There’s Dope!
While the title may not be exactly what Tarzan was quoted as saying in Disney’s “Tarzan”, it certainly seems to speak to the interesting choice of substances that former Disney star Miley Cyrus has been flaunting in front of her fans as of late. At the MTV European Music Awards ceremony Cyrus was seen lighting […]
3 Big Steps To Recovery
Teenagers can be difficult to deal with. Add in a addiction to drugs and alcohol and a family can simply become overwhelmed, particularly when it comes to the parent-child relationships which are most likely already under some strain. Licensed social worker Johnny Patout believes there are a few steps or stages to dealing with an […]
Famous Parents: A Famous Breakdown
Growing up with famous parents, particularly parents who have it all and are considered ‘perfect’ celebrities may not be as easy as we think. Chloe Lattanzi is the daughter of Matt Lattanzi and mother Olivia Newton-John, who both starred in Grease. Chloe received her first record deal at age fifteen, but as she entered young […]
Gabapentin: New Option for Treating Alcohol Dependence
Gabapentin was originally intended to treat epilepsy, but the current primary usage is for neuropathic pain, which is caused by diseases that affect the somatosensory system. However, in a recent study it has shown to be effective at treating patients with alcohol dependence. The researchers have found that gabapentin seems to be useful in boosting […]