Getting your liver or blood pressure checked by your doctor can help you feel motivated to continue the journey of recovery, and reduce long-term effects of alcohol on the body. During these first few days of sobriety, you may have trouble sleeping. Night sweats, insomnia, and frequent sleep interruptions are to be expected. These sleep […]

With a few simple adjustments, like staying hydrated, using nasal strips, or sleeping upright, you can reduce or even eliminate snoring during your next flight. Remember, preparation is key—take steps before and during your flight to ensure a peaceful journey for you and those around you. Try to get plenty of rest leading up to […]

Either directly or indirectly, we all feel the effects of the aggressive behavior, property damage, injuries, violence, and deaths that can result from underage drinking. This is not simply a problem for some families—it is a nationwide concern. Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely […]

For more information about alcohol’s effects on the body, please see the NIAAA Interactive Body. That’s an awful lot of youth who could be changing their brains — and their lives — forever. It should be clearly understood that use of alcohol by any individual under the age of 21 is a serious problem. Health Challenges […]