Smoking Can Prime the Brain for Later AddictionAn article entitled “Adolescent Smokers Have A Greater Risk Of Developing Alcohol-use Disorders Than Nonsmokers” by Richard A. Grucza, and Kevin W. Chen revealed research findings that are problematic at best. Perhaps the most disturbing was this: research suggests that smoking “primes” the brain for later […]

Making or purchasing decor for your garden will help counterbalance the many negative events in the daily news. Not only this, but garden accents will help gardeners create meaning, wonder, and inspiration in their lives as they decorate their gardens in a way that is in concert with their deepest thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. […]

We are all in some sort of pain. If we are to deal with our pain in a beneficial manner rather than giving into addictions, alcohol abuse, and other bad habits, we need to start developing healthy, fulfilling, and productive actions, beliefs, and habits.
Dulling the Pain
I have heard people say that they […]

More education is not the only solution or the only weapon that can be successfully used in the battle against college drug and alcohol abuse. Various proactive and reactive measures, most of which are not education-based, are listed that compliment educational approaches in the war on college drug and alcohol abuse.
Why do college […]

Find out how mixed messages in our society about drinking alcohol can lead to destructive behavior. This article discusses an important factor in the reasons why people in our society abuse alcohol. In short, this message needs to be heard!
An Issue of Mixed Messages
How can something as prevalent, accepted, and accessible in […]