Three months ago, Nadia Lockyer resigned from her seat as Alameda County supervisor–the first supervisor in the history of Alameda County to resign for personal reasons. In an interview about her resignation, Lockyer apologized for all “the drama” that occurred while she was in office. And there was a significant amount of drama. Nadia Lockyer … Read More
Question: How successful is A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)? Answer: Nobody really knows for sure–mostly because it is by nature anonymous and not formally organized–therefore, it is practically impossible to obtain accurate and reliable data. However, that doesn’t mean scientists and researchers don’t try. And depending on which article you read, the numbers are all different. Success Rates of … Read More
Despite its name being synonymous as the date rape drug, Rohypnol, is abused for other reasons as well. Rohypnol, also known as Flunitrazepam, is a sedative drug that is illegal in the United States. Because its effects are similar to alcohol, people may use Rohypnol for the same reasons they drink alcohol. But drugs are … Read More
Eva Rousing, the American wife of UK billionaire and acquaintances with Prince Charles, was found dead in her London mansion on July 9th at age 48. Although her death is yet unexplained, it is speculated that she died from a drug overdose. Her husband, Hans Kristian Rausing, could not be questioned because he is currently in detox … Read More
Question: When is it safe for me to drive after drinking? How long do I have to wait before I can safely drive? How long does it take alcohol to leave my body and how long do I stay drunk? Answer: It is safest to drive when all the alcohol has left your body. Alcohol is metabolized at the … Read More
The Book of Answers is essentially a question and answer book, a compilation of FAQs followed by meaningful, reliable responses. Many of the questions came in the form of edited letters sent to the author, doctor James W. West–letters addressing real scenarios, letters asking for his comments or letters asking for his advice. The Author The author, James … Read More
Question: What is moderate drinking? And when am I at risk for developing alcoholism? Answer: Moderate drinking is the consumption of alcohol without reaching the point of being drunk. This “point” may differ from person to person, but general guidelines have been identified for most people. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate … Read More
It seems like the recently failed marijuana legalization did nothing to dampen the efforts of weed dealers as they continue to find creative ways around the law enforcement. The latest one discovered this morning disguises itself behind America’s most beloved foods: desserts. Farmer’s Daughter restaurant right here in northern California (Sacramento) seemed like your typical dining establishment until dessert … Read More
Ah, another holiday. Others may be eagerly anticipating the celebration, but you might be a bit nervous as you think about all the beer and alcohol that will be served. How do you stay sober during yet another holiday? Here are four practical tips that may help you stay sober on the Fourth. 1. Hang … Read More
We’ve all been there trying desperately hard to encourage our loved one—parent, friend, father, mother, sister, brother—to remain sober and enjoy their life of recovery. But it isn’t aways easy, especially when holidays come around. It’s so easy to assume that just because others enjoy alcohol on the holidays, our loved should be “able to … Read More
