Scripps Research Study Underlines Potential of Anti-Stress Peptide to Block Alcohol Dependence – EurekAlert
Scripps research study underlines potential of anti-stress peptide to block alcohol dependence – EurekAlert
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The work could lead to the development of novel drugs to treat alcoholism. The new study, led by Scripps Research Associate Professor Marisa Roberto and now published online ahead of print by the journal Biological Psychiatry, illuminates the cellular …
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Need to know: alcoholism – Examiner
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The holidays bring joy and happiness to many in the Treasure Valley. But for some, it is a time of year when it can be difficult to cope with the pressures of daily life. Some want the party atmosphere to go on forever, and may turn to alcohol as a way to …
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Study: Alcoholism strongly linked to specific gene mutations – North County Times
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LOS ANGELES —- Alcoholism and other substance-use disorders appear strongly linked to a particular gene mutation, researchers reported Tuesday. Substance-use disorders are thought to arise from a combination of environmental or lifestyle factors and …
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5 great movies about alcoholism – msnbc.com
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LOS ANGELES — Charlize Theron’s character in “Young Adult,” a divorced, deluded teen-lit writer, wakes up each morning face-down in her bed wearing the same clothes she had on the night before. Bleary-eyed and dehydrated with a face full of smudged …
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‘Sudden Sam’ emerged from alcoholism a winner – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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During his 16-year Major League Baseball career, the only thing faster and wilder than pitcher “Sudden” Sam McDowell’s fastball was his nightlife. The former East Liberty and Highland Park native became so drunk after games that he often forgot the hotel …
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