Facing Adversity

Facing Adversity
Brandon's father, Paul, began drinking, which led to abusive behavior, after Shelly, his wife and the boys' mother, died of cancer in 2008. Mrs. Demers does not know the Ratz family, but she is quite familiar with substance abuse and its effect on … Read more on Monroe Evening News

Powerful Documentary Exploring the Secret World of Women Who Drink Is …
Binge drinking among women is also increasing at alarming rates. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive alcohol abuse is the third leading cause of preventable death among women between the ages of 35 and … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

New Year, Old Myths, New Fatalities: Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths Jump …
Even though many of us are aware of these troubling statistics, myths about drinking and driving persist—myths that, for some, can prove fatal. Scientific studies supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) provide … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)