Alcoholism Affects Men’s and Women’s Brains Differently
Alcoholism Affects Men’s and Women’s Brains Differently
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New research has demonstrated that the effects on white matter brain volume from long-term alcohol abuse are different for men and women. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System also suggest that when they stop drinking, women recover their white matter brain volume more quickly than men. […]
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Can a Video Game Tackle Alcoholism Without Being Preachy?
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Exploring the 2-way linkages between binge drinking and unemployment
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( Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research ) Many studies have found that problem drinking is related to subsequent unemployment; However, the reverse association is unclear. Some studies have found that unemployment can increase total drinking, alcohol disorders, and/or problem drinking while others have found that unemployment can decrease drinking or have no effect at all. An analysis of …
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Beating the bottle successfully
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Mumbai, Aug. 14 — The nature of treatment depends on the severity of an individual's alcoholism and the resources that are available in his or her community. Some people are able to cut back to a moderate level of drinking with help from a counsellor. People who are addicted to alcohol may need medical treatment and may need to stay in a hospital or treatment centre.Many people with alcohol …
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