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SATURDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Bales selected to NIAAA Hall of Fame
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Retired Lowell athletic director Don Bales has been selected as one of five inductees in the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association's Hall of Fame class for 2013. Bales retired in 2010 after 36 years in education and …
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Heavy drinking can dry up a marriage if one spouse abstains
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… and mental health practitioners who can explore whether a difference in drinking habits is causing conflicts between couples seeking help." More information. The U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism outlines the health effects of …
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Recognizing high-risk alcohol consumption
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Laboratory Awarded NIAAA Funding to Investigate The Epigenetics of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
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USDTL researchers will investigate the relationship between in utero alcohol exposure and epigenetics using Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The goal of USDTL's new research program is to identify epigenetic patterns that are associated with prenatal alcohol exposure in newborns.
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Wine drinkers often overpour

People who drink wine often don’t know how much they are consuming, researchers at Iowa State and Cornell universities found in a new study. Though the Natio…

Epilepsy Drug Gabapentin Shows Promise In Treating Alcohol Dependence
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The NIH says the side effects of gabapentin include drowsiness, anxiety, headaches and nausea. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the NIH, funded the study. It was detailed this month in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
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DEMS RENEW OBAMACARE PUSH WaPo: Third of enrollments plagued by …
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The daily message will be amplified through press events and social media by Democratic members of Congress, the Democratic National Committee, congressional campaign committees and advocacy organizations, officials said. The fresh …. Mark Warner …
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Breakthrough Virtual Training Helps Doctors Save Lives During the Holidays by Curbing Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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Officials warn that the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is “especially dangerous” because of drunk drivers. This year, a powerful virtual training simulation by SIMmersion , developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) , will help doctors reach out to patients before their risky …
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New Year, Old Myths, New Fatalities: Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths Jump During Christmas and New Year's
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Scientific studies supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) provide important information that challenges these widespread, yet incorrect, beliefs about how quickly alcohol affects the body and how long these effects can last. For more information on celebrating your holidays safely and tips for cutting back, visit: http://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov.
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Energy drinks plus alcohol pose a public health threat
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( University of Michigan ) Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is riskier than just drinking alcohol alone, according to a new study that examines the impact of a growing trend among young adults.
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Alicia R. Barton: Smoking alcohol not any better, legal than drinking it
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Airedale Hosptial warns of worrying rise in alcohol abuse – Craven Herald
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Airedale Hosptial warns of worrying rise in alcohol abuse Craven Herald Consultants say more patients than ever before are being admitted to Airedale Hospital with serious liver disease due to alcohol abuse. And many are younger patients in their 20s and 30s who face premature death from the effects of drinking too much.

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The Addiction Puzzle, Part 4: Why Alcoholics’ Gender Matters – BU Today
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The Addiction Puzzle, Part 4: Why Alcoholics' Gender Matters BU Today Although the NIAAA, part of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that alcohol abuse in the United States is twice as common among men as it is among women (5.5 percent versus 1.9 percent), rates of both alcohol and drug abuse are reported to be … and more »