Tag Archives: alcohol

Alcohol Kills One Person Every Ten Seconds

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

The misuse and abuse of alcohol affect the lives, health and well-being of billions of people. A World Health Organization 2014 report stated the consumption of alcohol led to 3.3 million deaths around the world. In essence, the report says … Continue reading →

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Is boredom a gateway to relapse?

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Melissa Killeen

It’s late in the day on a Saturday. Time slows down. Nothing seems interesting on TV, just reruns of Criminal Minds, another PGA tournament with a splash of MMA Kickboxing. There is a feeling of yearning, but for what? This is … Continue reading →

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