Alcohol Abuse: Treating PTSD and Alcohol Abuse Together Doesn't Increase Drinking, Penn Study Finds
Treating PTSD and Alcohol Abuse Together Doesn't Increase Drinking, Penn Study Finds
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Contrary to past concerns, using prolonged exposure therapy to treat patients with PTSD and comorbid alcohol dependence does not increase drinking or cravings, Penn Medicine psychiatrists report in the August 7 issue of JAMA.
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Bring in 50p minimum price for alcohol, MPs urge
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Costs of dealing with alcohol abuse 'overwhelming the NHS' say experts The government was under mounting pressure last night to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol in an attempt to cut abuse as a senior Labour MP called for an urgent change in policy. Kevin Barron, chair of the House of Commons health select committee, which issues a major report on alcohol on Friday, told the Observer that …
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