You’re having a family party, and the wine is flowing. Your son is eager to be considered one of the "adults" and asks for his own glass. “Why not?” you think. “It’s just one small glass. It won’t hurt him … will it?” If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Americans often hear that [...]
Domestic violence is a crime that affects thousands of American families annually. Battered women represent nearly 20 percent of non-fatal, violent injuries treated in emergency-care facilities. According to data from the American Medical Association, almost a quarter of U.S. women will sustain some type of abuse from their intimate partner in their lifetime. Acts of [...]
It should come as no surprise that sex addicts share a lot of personality traits with narcissists. After all, sex addicts seem to always be looking to satisfy their urges, regardless of how it affects others. While it might appear that their actions stem from an over-inflated ego, in reality, sex addicts can develop a [...]
Researchers working out of Brisbane, Australia, claim to have made a potential breakthrough in the pharmacological treatment of alcoholism. After more than a year of study, the team of scientists believe that the blood pressure medicine pindolol, which has already been approved in the U.S. by the FDA, could work wonders for those battling alcohol [...]
While being called big-hearted by friends and family is a flattering compliment, when a doctor say this, you can be sure that serious health consequences are to follow. On top of myriad dangers associated with the abuse of cocaine, users need to know that continued use of the drug can lead to an enlarged heart. [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.