Matthew McConaughey Is My Texan of the Year, Says Catherine Cuellar

Matthew McConaughey is my Texan of the Year, says Catherine Cuellar
After almost killing himself from alcohol and drug abuse, Woodroof advanced a business model that saved lives and could be successfully scaled, creating a network connecting cities on other continents despite the FDA's attempts to stymie him. What … Read more on Dallas Morning News

Researchers Develop More Accurate Way To Calculate 'Bad' Cholesterol
It's true that moderate amounts of alcohol (as in one drink per day for women) can have a beneficial effect on your heart. But overdoing it can weaken the heart muscle, raise triglycerides, increase blood pressure and lead to weight gain (courtesy of … Read more on Huffington Post UK

Former Grand Rapids prostitute works to keep women off the streets
Each weekend, she does outreach with staff at Sacred Beginnings, her program of transitional homes that gives women a safe space to recover from sexual exploitation, human trafficking and substance abuse. For sometimes six hours a night, the staff is … Read more on The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com

How to parent when your child is using drugs and/or alcohol – part 6.
This is part 6 in my seven part series on helping children who are using drugs and/or alcohol. This step shows you how to engage them in treatment that works.