Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Health Risks Of Alcohol Abuse in the News

CDC findings suggest increased binge drinking problems
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"Certainly, high-risk drinking is a health issue that commands attention, especially in the college population," Hupperich said. The Student Health Center's main alcohol awareness program is the MyStudentBody Essentials Course, a required online …
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'Homophobia is a health hazard'
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This is especially concerning in a community that also faces increased health risks: Evidence suggests higher rates of alcohol and tobacco use, as well as anxiety and depression, among LGBT people (likely fueled by the bias we face) — as well as …
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Physical Effects Of Alcoholism in the News

Electronic cigarettes still pose a health risk
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She is still risking the health of her child. DEAR ANNIE: I'd like to add my two cents to “MADD and Sad Mother.” I, too, was a roaring alcoholic until I had treatment, went back to college and became a drug and alcohol therapist. 1. …
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NHS lottery if you're fat or smoke
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Alcohol consumption, for example, has been shown to have a dramatic impact on surgical outcomes. The complication rate is about 50 per cent higher when the patient has a high regular intake of alcohol (three to four drinks per day) compared to one …
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Supervised teenage alcohol use at home is not a good idea
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Alchohol Prevention (Health)

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Family Fact of the Week: Marriage's Sobering Effects
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In contrast to marriage, the loose bonds of cohabitation—an increasingly favored option among Americans—do not seem to have the same effect on alcohol consumption. Cohabiting couples actually tend to report a higher instance of alcohol problems than …
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'Take part in alcohol policy formulation'
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Dr Kasonde said Government has put in place measures to mitigate the impact and effects of alcohol abuse but that more needs to be done. He, however, said Government's efforts are being constrained by the increase in production and availability of …
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UK Recommends Weekly 'Alcohol Holidays' for Good Health
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Politicians in the United Kingdom have called for a review of government guidelines on alcohol consumption. Alongside its current recommendation that people should limit their total alcohol intake to three to four units per day for men and two to three units for women (there are about two units in a glass of wine), members of a House of Commons committee said the U.K. health department should …
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Ireland: Bishops welcome plan to control alcohol prices
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The Irish Bishops’ Drugs and Alcohol Initiative have welcomed the proposal to introduce a minimum cost for alcohol retail outlets.  In addition to the human suffering faced by families across Ireland, it is estimated that alcohol abuse costs the State €3.7 billion each year through illness, absenteeism and crime. Bishop Walsh said: “Alcohol is no ordinary consumer
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Alcoholism Research in the News

Study shows drinking age should be raised – health experts
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The study, in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, looked at data gathered before 1984 when a blanket legal drinking age of 21 was applied across the US. It showed a higher risk of suicide and homicide persisted into adulthood …
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Shock rise in alcohol liver disease
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"We have a situation where there is a massive industry based around alcohol yet none of the money is put into harm reduction. There should be some sort of levy on alcohol advertisements or off licence sales to fund research for better treatment," said …
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Solutions To Alcoholism in the News

Solutions To Alcoholism: OptumHealth Selected as Regional Behavioral Health Organization for New York City
NEW YORK, Nov 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The New York State Office of Mental Health and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has selected OptumHealth to serve as New York City's regional Behavioral Health Organization. …
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Solutions To Alcoholism: Lightlake Therapeutics Inc. Announces Fiscal 2011 Year End Results
Since then, the "Sinclair Method" has been used by medical practices around the globe as an effective treatment for alcoholism. Similar to how an alcoholic tends to perceive and consume alcohol, patients suffering from Binge Eating Disorder typically …
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