Online blogs

Crossroads for Women. “Women and Substance Abuse.” Crossroads for Women. 5 June 2008. 7 June 2008. http://crossroadsforwomen.wordpress.com/

This blog is directed at the prevention and treatment of women suffering from alcohol addiction. The blog allows people to post their thoughts and ideas on the topic while being supervised by a web monitor. People post on a broad range of topics from health effects of alcohol abuse, fun ways to stay sober, current issues on the topic, and treatment centers. The blog would be helpful for women and their families struggling with alcohol abuse because the ideas and information are provided by people who have also gone through the struggle of alcohol abuse. It is also helpful that the site is monitored to maintain the validity of the information posted.

Choose Responsibility. “Choose Responsibility.” Choose Responsibility. 6 June 2008. 7 June 2008. http://blog.chooseresponsibility.org/.

This blog provides news coverage and personal posts from people about alcohol abuse prevention. The site also gives informational facts on reasons why the drinking age has been changed to twenty- one. The blog provides breaking news stories about alcohol use, including a current story about high school students getting in trouble at an after prom party because they were drinking. Also there are testimonials from teens who have been to rehab or who have just experienced problems with drinking alcohol. This site would be useful for teens who are struggling with abuse or who have found themselves in an alcohol related dilemma. This site would also be useful for reporters to find current news stories about alcohol related issues.