Monday, April 8, 2013
Alcoholism is not a moral weakness, but a family disease that is treatable, from which people can and do recover, says the Ozaukee County ATOD Prevention Consortium.
Editor's note: The following press release was submitted by the Ozaukee County ATOD Prevention Consortium. Before one more high school student dies in an alcohol-related accident, or another college student dies of alcohol poisoning, or another family breaks up because of alcohol, the seriousness of the public health problems associated with alcohol and alcoholism must be brought into focus through the spotlight of public awareness. Alcoholism is not a moral weakness, but a family disease that is treatable, from which people can and do recover. In fact, millions of individuals and family members are living lives in long-term recovery from alcoholism! April is the 27th Annual NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month. Founded and sponsored by the …
Saturday, December 15, 2012
The increased use of fireplaces as well as space heaters and unwatered Christmas can make chances of a fire in your home more likely.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Editor's note: The following information is taken from a press release provided by the National Fire Sprinkler Association. The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S., reminds families to take time during the winter months to review the dangers of fire with their loved ones. The U.S. Fire Administration estimates an average of 945 deaths, 3,825 injuries, and almost 2 billion dollars in property damage each winter. “With the increased use of fireplaces and home heating systems during the winter months, families need to take the proper precautions to prevent potentially dangerous fire situations,” said Russell Fleming, President of the NFSA. “Holiday decorations can …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers information to parents about the prevention of pink eye.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Editor's note: The following information was provided by a press release from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. As summer fades away and children head back to school, concerns about sunscreen and day camp are quickly replaced by homework and hygiene – and for many parents, pink eye is one of the top concerns. Children are often susceptible to catching pink eye (or conjunctivitis) —in fact, more than 3 million school days are missed each year in U.S public schools due to the spread of pink eye. To stop the spread of pink eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and its EyeSmart program are arming parents and teachers with important information about pink eye. Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the thin, filmy membrane that covers …
Greg
1:35 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
I'll drink to that. Sorry about that. I agree that some of the abuse could be avoided as you stated, but the same could be said for cancer. I look at safety belt use as an example. I was brought up never wearing one, but societal change has made it so I am not comfortable in a car without one. I think that a similar effect could be seen with alcohol. more ›