Drunk driving and New Years When most people are asked what they fear most about other drivers on the road, the answer is clear: drunk driving. It has been found that more people fear this than people speeding near them or tailgating them while driving. Most report this to be the biggest safety problem. However, … Read More
Happy Holidays from Turning Point Centers As the holiday season approaches, Turning Point Centers would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for their support of our business. We would also like to commend our customers on their progress in their varying journeys of recovery. We have seen much success and feel very … Read More
Alcohol and the Holidays Problems can often arise during the holidays due to alcohol consumption. At what point does moderate “holiday gathering” drinking become “problem” drinking? One unfortunate consequence of the holidays is a large increase in alcohol-related accidents and deaths. Many partygoers don’t drink very often, leaving them with low alcohol tolerance and more … Read More
Hosting an alcohol-free party during the holidays Holiday parties often involve alcohol – whether it’s sipping wine by the Christmas firelight or toasting in the New Year with a glass of champagne. However, many individuals struggling with sobriety would greatly benefit from a party with alcohol limitations or an alcohol-free party. Thus, if you or … Read More
Mixing Alcohol with Marijuana Is mixing alcohol with marijuana really that dangerous? Research has shown that mixing any drugs is dangerous. When a person is feeling high, and they reach out for another drug, they risk multiplying the regular effects of both drugs. So, when they smoke marijuana and drink alcohol at the same time, … Read More
Should parents share their past drug abuse with their children? If you have used drugs in the past and are now a parent, you may wonder whether or not to share your experiences with your children. It may seem that sharing information could be both helpful and hurtful in regard to helping them make choices … Read More
Politicians and Drug Testing Many politicians have admitted to drug use in their past. However, it seems that some are actually using drugs while in office. This raises the questions as to whether or not politicians should be required to submit to drug testing. The huge show that Toronto Mayor Tom Ford has made with … Read More
Preventing teen drinking There are many factors involved in preventing teen drinking. Much research has shown that parental involvement is key in preventing teen drinking. Although many parents do not feel like their teen is listening or responding to their advice when it comes to drinking and smoking, research shows that teens actually do listen … Read More
Meth Addiction can be Deadly Many drugs are horribly addictive and have extremely adverse effects on their users. However, meth addiction has been shown to be one of the most string addictions and has the most extreme effects. Different from other drug abusers, meth addict’s symptoms are often easily recognizable from outward appearances. Those struggling … Read More
Drug addiction and binge eating– are they similar? Just like many pleasurable behaviors—including sex and drug use—eating can trigger the release of dopamine, a feel-good neurotransmitter, in the brain. Further, this internal reward can increase the possibility that this behavior will eventually become habit forming through positive reinforcement conditioning. That is to say, that the … Read More
