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Responsible Drinking

Drinking has become almost a norm in parties, gatherings and social events here. However, as much as alcohol can be used to liven up the party, it may lead to negative consequences if not consumed responsibly. Know your limits and the situation you are in before starting to drink. In addition, always consider your safety and that of others too. Read on for more tips on responsible drinking.

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Why is Binge Drinking Bad for You?

Alcohol is often associated with celebrations. But too much alcohol can cause both short-term and long-term harmful effects and can cause death. This article shows you the other side of alcohol – something that doesn’t call for a celebration.

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To Drink or Not to Drink?

Alcohol – a drink produced through the process of fermentation, using ingredients such as fruit, barley, corn and grains . Despite these seemingly harmless ingredients, alcohol consumption can cause adverse effects on some groups of people. This article highlights who these individuals are and why they should abstain from alcohol.

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How Much is Too Much?

Excessive alcohol consumption, or also known as ‘binge drinking’ can lead to many short-term and long-term harmful effects. But do you know how much is too much? Read on to find out more on what constitutes drinking over the limit and how you can drink in moderation.

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Alcohol and Pregnancy

Whatever you eat and drink during your pregnancy, your unborn baby also eats and drinks. Consuming alcohol during your pregnancy can affect the development of your baby’s brain and cause physical and mental abnormalities which are irreversible.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

The air that we breathe in contains many particles – some harmless, others not. Environmental tobacco smoke is one example of harmful air pollution that we may be exposed to daily or occasionally. You may think that it is just a minor discomfort, but the harm done goes a long way. Just what are the harmful effects of second-hand smoke?

Getting support

Whether it is binge drinking, smoking, drug or solvent abuse, you do not need to be a lone ranger in the fight against addiction. Seek support and help from these organisations to come up with a good treatment plan. Remember, a good strategic plan is half the battle won.

The Dangers of Drug and Inhalant Abuse

A lifetime of being controlled by an addiction could have all started off with drug experimentation with a group of friends, just for the fun of it, without fully appreciating the dangers involved and how easy it is to become controlled by a drug. This article briefly highlights the problem of drug and inhalant abuse in Singapore and the dangers involved with it.