April marked Alcohol Awareness Month—a moment not just for raising alarms, but for raising consciousness. For the black community, this month invited a deeper reflection on the historical and present- day forces that shape our relationship with alcohol, coping, and healing. We can’t talk about alcohol use without talking about the weight many of us carry weights that are … [Read more...] about Alcohol Awareness Month: A time for healing, truth, and collective care
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How to set clear boundaries with alcohol and other drugs
By RISE Drug Free MKE It’s simplistic to think that “just say no” is the best way to avoid developing a problem with alcohol and other drugs. It didn’t work back in the 1980s, and it isn’t going to work now. Instead, a better approach is for each person to make informed decisions about whether they will use substances, how much they will use, and why. That’s why the … [Read more...] about How to set clear boundaries with alcohol and other drugs
You can be festive – and healthy
The end-of-year holidays, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, are a time of celebration. But they’re also notorious for excessive drinking. Whether you’re hosting a party, juggling invitations, leading a toast, or just getting swept up in difficult emotions because of stress or unhappy memories, alcohol seems to be a constant factor in the holidays. That’s difficult for people … [Read more...] about You can be festive – and healthy
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Conclusion)
We are continuing to bring awareness to alcohol abuse According to alcohol.org,1 Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol. The program was started in April 1987 with the intention of … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Conclusion)
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 3)
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. We have been focusing on increasing awareness of the effects of abuse of alcohol. This week, Mental Health America of Wisconsin1 asks these questions to look out for warning signs of alcohol abuse noting if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you may have a problem with alcohol: • Do you drink alone when you feel angry or … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 3)
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
April is set aside to bring awareness to Alcohol Awareness and to increase awareness of alcohol addiction. This week, let’s look at the harm of adolescent alcohol abuse as outlined by the American Addiction Centers at www.alcohol.org: Teenagers who begin abusing alcohol in their formative years are very likely to suffer from serious health and legal consequences according to … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 1)
Spotlighting different awareness topics helps to educate the community and it reminds people that these conditions exist. For the month of April, we will bring attention to alcohol awareness. According to the alcohol.org(1), Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 1)
Health Tips
Lower cholesterol Eating healthier can help lower your cholesterol. The Cleveland Clinic offers these suggestions: • Cut back on fatty meats, processed meats, poultry with skin and full-fat dairy products. • Eat more foods rich in soluble fiber, such as legumes, fruits, oats, barley, flaxseed and whole grains. • Eat at least one meat-free meal each week, opting instead for … [Read more...] about Health Tips