Alcoholism & Addiction
New Drug Combo May Help Treat Depression & Alcohol Abuse |
Nov 9th, 2011
About 40% of the people who enter treatment for alcohol abuse are also severely depressed. Physicians and therapists in treatment centers usually address the most serious disorder first, followed by treatment for the other disorder. However, a new study suggests that it may be better to treat alcohol abuse...
Alcohol Consumption Linked to Acute Pancreatitis
Alcohol consumption is associated with many negative consequences, some of which immediately follow the use of alcohol while others take time to develop. For instance, alcohol use is connected with dangerous...Alcohol Considered Valuable Social Tool in China Among Middle-Aged Men
While Chinese cultures expect their young adults to focus on their studies and not throw away valuable time on drinking, it is a different story for middle-aged men. A growing epidemic of extreme drinking is...Mixing Water Sports and Alcohol Can Be Deadly
Water sports are fun and a great way to maintain general health and fitness. Combined with alcohol however, a healthy behavior can become a risky behavior. This is echoed by research from the National...Editorials Address Need for More Research, Restrictions Against Alcohol Industry
Alcohol companies are sending out the wrong message, say experts, and it’s time to stop. Tobacco receives worldwide attention for detrimental effects on health, and its marketing approach toward teens is...Stronger Reactions to Alcohol Could Lead to Alcohol Dependency
It’s long been known that people with a family history of alcoholism are at a higher risk of becoming alcoholics, but a new study examines people with a family history of type I alcoholism but no alcohol...Alcohol Affects Inflammatory Response after Injury
Heavy alcohol consumption is associated with a higher risk of injury. With inhibitions relaxed by alcohol, consumers often engage in risky behaviors and increase the likelihood of injury. A study from the...
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