Getting the Spin On Alc...

One of the common side effects of too much alcohol drinking is a condition known as the “spins”. Having the spins feels like either you or the world is spinning around and until alcohol effects wear off, the world just keeps on spinning. Alcohol drinking also causes problems...

Alcohol as a Drug....

So widespread and common is alcohol drinking that many people today simply fail to see that alcohol is a drug. When children get into trouble as a result of using alcohol and drugs the comment is frequently made that the parent knew they were drinking alcohol – but didn’t...

When A Friend Asks for ...

When a friend asks for alcohol help from you, it certainly is a golden opportunity to try and help them out. That someone has asked for your help with their alcohol drinking can make you feel special, and important. However, the reality is that most people who drink alcohol to excess, to...

Is Alcoholism a Weaknes...

In preference to calling alcoholism a disease, some people call it a “weakness”, that seems to convey a sense of inadequacy, perhaps moral failure, in the alcoholic. The suggestion appears to be that if only the alcoholic could pull himself together, he could get over his...

The Culture of Corporat...

The culture of corporate drinking is widespread throughout the world. Captains of industry, business and community leaders set the benchmark for corporate drinking in any given organization. Young people taking their place in the workforce, and wanting to make their way in the world...

Alcohol – Good fo...

Alcohol drinking is said to be good for the heart and to lift the spirits. Alcohol drinking is associated with bon homie and good cheer – for most people alcohol drinking is seen as a harmless, positive social pursuit when taken in moderation. In recent times the dramatic rise,...

More About FASD –...

In June of 2011 it was reported in the Globe and Mail how Toronto Hospital for Sick Children had commenced a drug free support initiative to assist some of the many children born in Canada today with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Is enough being done to safeguard the future...