Archive for the ‘Alcohol Addiction’ Category

Pamela Bach, Ex-Wife of David Hasselhoff, Arrested for DUI

Pamela Bach, former wife of actor David Hasselhoff, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on the 101 freeway near Laurel Canyon Blvd. in southern California, according to People.com. Police say Bach showed blood-alcohol levels of .14 and .13 on a breathalyzer test.
November 30th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Increasing Numbers of Women Turning to Binge Drinking

By LeAnne Bagnall Binge drinking has always been associated with males, especially college students in fraternities. Despite this prevailing stereotype, studies have found that an ongoing shift in the gender scale has been moving more towards women when it comes to the overindulgence of alcohol. Is this...
November 12th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

NASCAR Driver Allmendinger Arrested on DUI Charge

NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger was arrested early Thursday on a charge of drunken driving in Mooresville, North Carolina.
October 30th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Addiction Specialist Says David Hasselhoff Will Die if He Doesn’t Stop Drinking

An alcohol addiction expert has told RadarOnline.com that David Hasselhoff will die unless he can overcome his addiction to alcohol.
October 14th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Lead to Alcohol Abuse

 According to a certified alcohol and drug counselor, an unintended consequence of gastric bypass surgery is the increased risk of alcohol abuse. Laura Lagge of New Dawn Recovery in Citrus Heights, California, told News 10’s Live Online viewers that she is seeing more women struggling with...
September 11th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Government Concerned About Drinking in Kenya

Almost half of Kenya’s adult population drinks alcohol, and some drink too much, putting their children at risk. Voice of America’s Cathy Majtenyi describes a “family entertainment” spot in Nairobi where children play and parents drink nearby. Scenarios like these are disturbingly...
August 20th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Alcoholism Damages Ability to Read Emotional Cues

Besides affecting lives, careers, health, and memory, alcohol also damages relationships. Alcoholics have long been known to have difficulty reading emotional cues, which can range from taking offense when none was intended to failing to pick up on a loved one’s feelings of anger or joy, but it...
August 12th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Ignition Interlock Device Reduces Drunk Driving in New Mexico

In 2005, New Mexico, which led the United States in alcohol-related crashes for years, became the first state to require an interlock ignition device for every convicted drunk driver. These devices act as an alcohol breathalyzer and require drivers to prove they are sober before the engine will start....
July 16th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Sullivan Returns to Washington, Opens Up About Alcohol Abuse

US Representative John Sullivan is returning to Congress after a month-long stay at the Betty Ford Clinic in California for alcohol addiction. He plans to seek another term in office. The 44-year-old Oklahoma Republican told Tulsa World that his announcement in late May to seek treatment was not triggered...
July 7th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More

Marlins Pitcher Scott Proctor is a Recovering Alcoholic

As Marlins pitcher Scott Proctor recovers from elbow ligament replacement, he’s also attempting to recover from alcoholism. Out for the season due to his elbow injury, Proctor told the New York Times and the New York Daily News that he is a recovering alcoholic and decided to quit drinking before his...
June 30th, 2009 | Alcohol Addiction | Read More