Tag: alcohol abuse

Star Wars Holiday Message: A Forceful Reminder...

In movie theaters across the nation, Star Wars fans are watching a forceful holiday message about the dangers of drinking...

December 22, 2015

News Roundup: Florida’s Obesity Rate Is 8th...

Florida has the eighth-lowest adult obesity rate in the nation at 26.2 percent. However, the state's adult obesity rate has...

September 25, 2015

Sobering Statistics: Alcohol Use Disorder in the...

David Vittoria, assistant vice president of the Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center at South Miami Hospital, shares his perspective on...

June 26, 2015

NBA Deals With Concussion Concerns; Moderate Drinking...

On the eve of the NBA Finals, the topic of concussions has grabbed center stage when top players from the...

May 29, 2015

Study Sheds Light on Dangers of Sampling...

David Vittoria, assistant vice president of the Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center at South Miami Hospital, shares his perspective on...

April 6, 2015

Know Your Limits

Alcohol abuse can masquerade as holiday cheer during parties and family dinners. That’s especially true if you face a marathon...

December 19, 2014

Sobering Facts: Underage Drinking on College Campuses

When it comes to alcohol abuse and underage drinking on college campuses, national statistics point to an “extremely widespread” crisis,...

August 27, 2014

Depression and Addiction: Know the Warning Signs

The recent passing of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams sheds light on the complex issues of addiction and depression,...

August 13, 2014

Binge Drinking: A Top Cause of Early...

If someone you know is a heavy recreational drinker, there’s a sobering new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease...

June 30, 2014

Dangerous Double Shot: Drinking & Driving

The recent arrest of recording star Justin Bieber on Miami Beach was not a scripted reality television show. Bieber’s real-life...

April 7, 2014

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