Experts throughout the world are urging doctors to lead the war against the abuse of alcohol, according to a recent article in US News. A recent statement from the United Nations Summit in NYC says there is an obvious lack of international action to try to correct the seriousness of the problem we are all facing globally. [continue reading...]

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Two college professors have teamed up to study the impact of community demographics and local liquor establishments on violence in the community. Professor William Alex Pridemore at Indiana University Bloomington and his co-author Tony Grubesic, Associate Professor at Drexel University, have come to the conclusion that communities with more socially disorganized layouts combined with higher poverty and single mom households were hit hardest. [continue reading...]

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DUI in Washington State Means 12 Hour Car Impound

August 18, 2011

A new law went into effect in July 2011 in the state of Washington making it mandatory for a vehicle driven by a person arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) to be towed and remain impounded for a 12-hour period.

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When It Sometimes Feels Like Too Much… How to Manage

August 7, 2011

“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” – Christopher Reeve, American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter and author, best known for his screen role as Superman, paralyzed from a fall in a horse riding accident (1952-2004) If ever there was an example of life seeming to be too much, too difficult, too hard to manage, it [...]

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Alcohol Dependence Has Approved Medication with Naltrexone

July 11, 2011

There is a medication available for treatment of alcoholism and studies show that it works with those people who have alcoholism in their family and have cravings for alcohol. There are limited medication treatments available for those with a dependence on alcohol and the drug Naltrexone is very effective however it does not work for [...]

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Increased Rates of Daily Drinking and Cannabis Use in Ontario

June 23, 2011

Alcohol consumption and cannabis use are often seen by many people as harmless social activities or ways to relieve everyday stress. However, alcohol use is associated with not only injury and increased risk of certain cancers and liver disease, but it is also connected with secondary risks such as dangerous sexual behaviors. Cannabis use has [...]

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Level of Motivation and Confidence May Affect Alcohol Treatment Outcomes

June 16, 2011

A new study looks at the extent to which motivation and resisting temptation change during alcohol addiction treatment, and the degree to which these variables affected drinking behaviors.The researchers found that differences in motivation seem to make a significant difference in seeking, complying with, and completing alcohol addiction treatment. This suggests that treatments tailored to [...]

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Brain Functions Affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Explored

June 5, 2011

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause severe difficulties for the developing baby. Multiple motor, behavioral and cognitive problems can surface during the child’s early years that continue into adulthood.

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Australian Medical Association Calls for Ban on Energy Cocktails

May 13, 2011

There is a trend emerging among young drinkers in which energy drinks and alcohol are combined to produce a cocktail that pairs the effects of alcohol with those of caffeine. It is especially popular on college campuses, where students combat the effects of long hours of studying with drinks charged with caffeine.

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Excessive Drinking in Adolescence May be Linked to Adult Depression

April 14, 2011

Youngsters who binge drink are risking their mental health later in life says a new study conducted by researchers at the Loyola University Health System. Past studies have shown that excessive drinking can cause cognitive impairment in adolescents because the brains of young adults are still developing. Lead researcher, Toni Pak, PhD, states that teens [...]

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