The Importance of Alcohol Awareness Month

"Alcohol Awareness Month is to point out the stigma that still surrounds alcoholism and substance abuse in general. For many, denial is a common trait among those struggling with alcoholism or alcohol abuse. They often underestimate the amount they drink, the duration of their drinking problem, the impact it has had on their life, or overestimate their ability to control their drinking or to quit. Denial is also common among friends and family members who are uncomfortable acknowledging the gravity and reality of the situation."

"Drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver, and breast. In 2015, of the 78,529 liver disease deaths among individuals ages 12 and older, 47.0 percent involved alcohol. Among males, 49,695 liver disease deaths occurred and 49.5 percent involved alcohol. Among females, 28,834 liver disease deaths occurred and 43.5 percent involved alcohol."

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We have seen an uptick in flu test and allergy symptom visits. Follow CDC guidelines on  preventive actions to stop the spread of germs.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    • If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes.
    • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water.
    • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
    • Germs spread this way.

Reduce Your Stress During Finals

Keep your body and mind balanced and ready to tackle those exams with these 6 healthy ways to reduce stress during final exams.
 

1. Unplug from social media: One major problem with social media is that it’s a significant time drain. You don’t need a scientific study to prove that you lose track of time when scrolling through your newsfeed...

2. Focus on time management: ...Stress levels are closely tied to your perception of time. Before it’s even time to start studying, create a study timetable. If possible, plan up to a month in advance. This will take all guesswork away.

3. Sleep well: Whenever you feel like you’re being pulled in different directions, sleep is usually the first thing to go. Sleep has a very strong relationship with stress, but let’s just say “it’s complicated.” Stress can lead to insomnia, and lack of sleep can increase stress levels. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon or evening hours and stay away from “study drugs.” You may think these stimulants give you more time to study, but when you sacrifice sleep, you’ll probably heighten stress.

4. Make time for exercise; According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), a 10-minute walk may relieve as much stress as 45-minutes of rigorous exercise.

A walk may also help you clear your mind and refocus so that you can get a fresh look at the topic at hand.

5. Practice breathing exercises: When you’re feeling stressed, people will often tell you to step away from what you’re doing. But what if you already did that? ...Practice breathing slowly as you focus on your breath.

6. Talk to someone: If you’re feeling the stress that comes along with final exams, there’s one thing for certain: You are not alone. When you’re feeling like stress is getting the best of you, stop and talk to someone.


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Disabilities & Alcoholism
It is an unfortunate fact, but people who are either born or develop a disability or handicap face greater challenges than people who are not. We have yet to come to a world where the barrier of limitations is completely gone. This isn’t just about physical and intellectual accessibility, but accessibility and understanding alcohol treatment for people suffering from a disability.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed each April, is a campaign that aims to increase awareness about the causes and risk factors for sexual assault and empower individuals to take steps to prevent it in their communities. April 2022 marks the official 21st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month — but did you know we can trace its history even longer?

Alcohol & Sexual Assault!
Like many other substances, alcohol can inhibit a person's physical and mental abilities. In the context of sexual assault, this means that alcohol may make it easier for a perpetrator to commit a crime and can even prevent someone from remembering that the assault occurred.

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