February 2012 - Sober News

Alcohol and Drugs in the News

Lindsay Lohan's Probation Nears End... Robin Thicke Arrested for Marijuana Possession... Former Western Michigan Star Arrested for DUI... Drug Test Costs Dodgers' Ronald Belisario a Season...DUI Charges Against Hines Ward Dropped... Meth Case...

Published Thu, Feb 23 2012 7:01 PM by About Alcoholism

McCartney Gives Up Pot

Paul McCartney Giving Up Marijuana... Mike Ditka Son's DUI Arrest Quashed... Bears LB Thomas Arrested for Drug Possession... Doctor Gets Life in Deadly Pill Mill Case...Drug Bust Nabs 17 TCU Students... Native Americans Sue Beer Companies... More...

Published Thu, Feb 16 2012 7:01 PM by About Alcoholism

A Family in Crisis: Final Victim

It's been 10 years since David and Glenda's second try at a relationship ended in a violent break-up, sending them in different directions. Glenda fell in love with another man who supported her and worked with her in her family business. David...

Published Wed, Feb 15 2012 9:26 PM by About Alcoholism

Smoking Weed Doubles Car Crash Risk

Drivers who smoke marijuana within three hours of getting behind the wheel are much more likely to get into a serious vehicle crash that drivers who are not under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. A study of almost 50,000 vehicular collisions...

Published Tue, Feb 14 2012 7:47 PM by About Alcoholism

National Children of Alcoholics Week

This week, Feb. 12-18, 2012 marks the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) observance of Children of Alcoholics week to celebrate the recovery of children of all ages who have found recovery from the loss and pain experienced in their...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 7:01 PM by About Alcoholism

Whitney Houston Dead at 48

Whitney Houston Dies at 48... Demi Moore Reportedly Seeking Rehab... Radcliffe: I'm Drunk in Some 'Harry Potter' Scenes... Randy Travis Arrested for Public Intoxication...Griffin O'Neal Gets 16 Months in DUI Case... Traffic Stop Leads...

Published Thu, Feb 09 2012 7:01 PM by About Alcoholism

Mom Guilty in Meth *** Milk Case

Authorities are cracking down on parents who place their children in danger while being involved in drug use and activity. Many states have passed laws increasing penalties for drug use and possession when children are present and even drunk driving penalties...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 7:09 PM by About Alcoholism

Pediatricians Address Drug-Addicted Newborn Problem

Due to a astounding increase in the number of babies being born addicted to prescription drugs, new guidelines have been released to help healthcare providers who care for these children. The American Academy of Pediatrics updated their guidelines for...

Published Mon, Feb 06 2012 9:45 PM by About Alcoholism