Alcohol for Brain Energy: Risks for Dependence

Alcohol for brain energy: Risks for dependence


Yale researchers have discovered that the brains of chronic heavy drinkers have twice the capacity of those of light drinkers to consume a chemical that may …

 

Natural History of Illicit Drug Use 'Surprising'
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Dr. Compton and colleagues examined transitions in drug use status among 34,653 adults who were interviewed 2 times, 3 years apart, as part of the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. At baseline, 32,675 had not used illicit …
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Why More Young Moms Are Turning to Drugs and Alcohol
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I have a disease: alcoholism. I had no self-confidence or self-esteem, so the shame and guilt I carried was extremely painful. Yes, the thought of telling others was difficult. I spent four months in Caron's residential treatment program for women and …
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