David Westbrook 17.6 million American adults are either alcohol dependent or abuse alcohol. According to the recently free 2001-2002 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, alcohol dependence - particularly among men - has decreased; however, rates of alcohol abuse have increased. Super Bowl Sunday has long been related with over consumption of alcohol and the problems of alcohol abuse. Mothers Against Drunk dynamic has compiled statistics for Super Bowl day alcohol incidental to driving fatalities all year since 1999. These statistics show that an normal Super Bowl Sundays see 55.4% increase in alcohol incidental to traffic fatalities finished other days of the year. Part of the problem may be that imbibing alcohol is encouraged during the Super Bowl. Nearly 20% of the commercials, 10 out of 58, aired during superior Bowl XXXIX will advertise Anheuser-Busch products. Last year Anheuser-Busch's commercials were among both the most controversial and popular. Also promoting Super Bowl alcohol consumption, About.com's football writer James Alder, whose goal is to, "provide you with all the necessary resources all serious football fan needs...," offers superior Bowl party recipes for alcoholic Jello shots, including instructions in how to make them stronger. SOBERnet, a website on alcohol abuse and alcoholim, offers an secondary recipe for a successful Super Bowl party at www.sobernet.us Serve secondary nonalcoholic drinks. Have a key check, and don't let party goers drive drunk. Provide transportation via a selected non-drinking driver or taxi. Plan post game activities, as only time can help someone cold sober up. And, don't drink and drive. ### About The Author

David Westbrook I have frequently detected alcoholics who are in early recovery remark that, “If this is what recovery is like, I’d rather go back to drinking.” Vitamin deficiencies, particularly of the B vitamins and vitamin C, may be responsible for much of the lethargy, skin irritation, memory loss and depression experienced by people who are newly recovering from an addiction to alcohol. Though these symptoms may have been current while the wet was actively drinking they may seem less tolerable while not under the influence of alcohol. Alcoholics often replace food consumption with alcohol. Unfortunately, the calories gained from alcohol are what are frequently referred to as “empty calories.” That is, they are calories absent nutrients and of little value to the body. Additionally, alcohol gets in the way of the body absorbing and using the vitamins and minerals of the food that the alcoholic does eat. The joint effect is to leave the wet nutrient poor. Individuals in recovery can benefit from a well-preserved diet and a vitamin regimen.* Vitamin B in general, and particularly vitamins B1 (thiamin), B3 (niacin) and B5 (Pantothenic Acid) play a role in turning sugars into energy. Pork is cardinal of the primo sources of B1, other sources include cereals and nuts. B2 can also be saved in pork and fortified cereals, as well as, chromatic and swordfish. Whole grains, milk, eggs, and colored are perhaps the best food sources for Pantothenic Acid. Meanwhile, B6 and B12 play influential roles in producing blood cells and the health of the nervous system. Both of these important vitamins are frequently exhausted by years of heavy drinking. Good sources for both of these are meat. Additionally, B6 is found in bananas, avocados, and peanuts. B12 is only found in animal by products; however, this list includes dairy and eggs. Vitamin C, plays an influential role in keeping the skin healthy, and plays an equally important role in the health of bones, teeth and blood vessels. Deficiencies in vitamin C can also be obligated for irritability, weakness and muscle fatigue. The primo and most exhausted source of vitamin C in the United States is orange juice from frozen concentrate. Other sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, broccoli, potatoes and cantaloupe. For the average American, eating a healthy diet, vitamin B and C supplements are often unnecessary. However, early in their recovery, alcoholics should seek the advice of a doctor about a prissy regime of vitamins and diet. Paying attention to health matters can increase the chances of successful recovery from alcohol addiction. *For a good comparison chart of vitamins see the patient article section on the University of Maryland Medical Center website. About The Author