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Help! I Think I'm a Bad Tipper. What Are the Rules for Ubers and Coffee Shops?

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

What Are Signs of Meth Addiction?

Meth, or methamphetamine, is a potent and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that is made in clandestine laboratories. It can be snorted, orally

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

5 Warning Signs That You Have An Alcohol Problem

Am I an alcoholic? If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're definitely not alone. People who enjoy one light beer each night wonder about it, as do those who rarely drink but overdo it at weddings or boozy book club meetings from time to time. And someone in any of those groups might turn out to be an alcoholic—or not.

Preventing prescription drug abuse

Prescription drug abuse is a rising epidemic that can significantly affect the workplace. Symptoms of prescription drug abuse can be hard to spot. However, if you suspect an employee is abusing or addicted to a prescription medication, contact human resources or your employee assistance program.

4 Signs of Teenage Drug Abuse

Is your teen using drugs? Look out for these four signs of drug abuse in teenagers and learn more about how to discuss drug abuse with your teenager.

The Many Real Consequences of Drug Abuse

If you want to avoid the devastating consequences of drug abuse, call Lakeview Health at 866.704.7692. We have the information you need to stay or get clean.

Learning the Link Between Drug Abuse and HIV

Educating teens about drug abuse and risky behaviors through an integrated marketing campaign.

Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse in Your Home

We've outlined some helpful things parents can do to keep their children safe from prescription drug abuse.

To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse, Involve the School and Family

New research shows that there's a cheaper, easier way to reduce prescription drug abuse; involving school and parents in a prevention program helps kids.

Schizophrenia risk increased with alcohol, drug abuse

The links between schizophrenia and drug abuse are a hotly debated topic. A new Danish study casts their net wide and gleams new insight.

Is Prescription Drug Abuse a Trap?

Surprise! You wake up one day and realize you can’t live without the drug that was prescribed to you for a legitimate reason. There may be no intent (on your part) to use medication other than the way your physician recommended. But finding yourself in the thrails of prescription drug abuse can be a slippery slope.

Warning Signs Of Drug Abuse

Sometimes love is blind. That's the message from health professionals to families who are dealing with someone who has a drug addiction.

In drug abuse prevention, education is key

Some children are already using drugs at the age of 12 or 13, according to studies like the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. These kids, researchers estimate, are

Is It Really Drug Abuse If It's Adderall?

A new study reveals who is searching online for ADHD drugs, and the relaxed attitude toward "study drug" abuse.

Is Data the Answer to Getting a Handle on Prescription Drug Abuse?

Unintentional overprescribing is contributing to the rise of opioid addition, but state and national monitoring systems are helping public health agencies keep a pulse on the situation.

Drug Abusers at Risk for Suicidal Thoughts, Survey Finds

Expert says providing support, treatment could help prevent needless deaths in this high-risk group

Preventing and treating drug abuse? There's an app for that

By combining the processing power and connectivity of a smartphone, and a wireless biosensor on the patient's wrist, iHeal can detect when a patient is stressed and at risk of relapsing or suffering a panic attack.