Mobile App May Help People Recovering From Alcohol Abuse: Study

Mobile app may help people recovering from alcohol abuse: study
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By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A mobile app aimed at keeping people recovering from alcohol abuse sober appears to cut down on the number of days they drink, according to a new study. More recovering alcohol abusers also reported total abstinence from drinking when using the app, which has guided relaxation techniques and alerts users when they're near bars and other places that …
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Settlement Forces Four Loko to Curb Marketing
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The maker of Four Loko has agreed with 20 U.S. state attorneys general and the city of San Francisco to a series of reforms to resolve allegations that it improperly marketed flavored malt beverages to young people and encouraged alcohol abuse.        
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When extra help is needed, know where to turn
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By Tom Kenny, Rock Springs HealthQ: What are co-occurring disorders? Does that just mean depression with alcohol or drug abuse?
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Strong support for tougher alcohol laws
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Support for hardline laws tackling alcohol-related violence has increased after a series of incidents.
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