April 2011

Excessive Drinking in Adolescence May be Linked to Adult Depression

by Alcohol Rehab on 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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Scientists Find Gene Affects Alcohol Consumption

by Alcohol Rehab on April 8, 2011

A specific gene variant may play a role in one’s ability to regulate alcohol consumption and help explain why some individuals are more susceptible to alcoholism or excessive drinking than others, according to a new British study.

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