According to statistics, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. Alcoholism or alcohol abuse is not defined as someone who drinks every day, or even often. Even someone who drinks on occasion but consumes excessively may have an alcohol problem
It is important to give your child love and affection. Affection is essential to a child’s healthy brain development. A child’s feelings about themselves, how confident they are and how well they cope with stress, are all affected by the way their parents respond to them
Many black Americans do not trust their healthcare providers to act in their best interests. Research has shown that blacks are much less likely to report trust in their physicians and hospitals; thus, are less likely to seek treatment or be compliant with recommended treatment.