It seems some people are always looking for a new way to get drunk. Now, some teens and college students resort to smoking alcohol rather than drinking it. The idea is to get bombed and save calories—thus the term “drunkorexia.” Using various techniques, smoking or “vaporizing” alcohol delivers it to the bloodstream via the lungs,… Read more »
It used to be taken for granted, but bullying is not “harmless fun.” In fact, it makes headlines. Parents, healthcare professionals and educators now realize that this destructive behavior has far-reaching after-effects–not only for the target, but also for the bully and the bystanders. As news coverage of it increases, sometimes the definition of bullying… Read more »
The recent injury to Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has sparked a lot of discussion and speculation about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in athletes at all levels. RGIII sustained a minor LCL (lateral collateral) sprain when he was tackled on December 9. He sat out one game then returned in the last game… Read more »
On the way home from a party, remember this: No one can drink and drive safely—not even a little bit. Drinking any alcohol impairs your judgment and coordination and decreases your ability to determine distance, speed and angles. When arrested for DWI, most people think they are just fine—proving that alcohol hurts judgment. New York… Read more »
Ecstasy (MDMA) is a powerful drug that creates a feeling of mental stimulation, emotional warmth, closeness and a sense of well being. Unfortunately, that initial reaction is misleading. Ecstasy also causes increased anxiety, restlessness, irritability, impulsivity, sadness, sleep problems, nausea, cramping, high blood pressure, and dehydration. A recent study (“A prospective study of learning, memory,… Read more »
