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Brain Scans Reveal Which Alcoholics at Greatest Risk of Relapse

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Brain scans reveal which alcoholics at greatest risk of relapse
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“The brain physiology and function has changed due to chronic alcohol use and such changes jeopardize recovery even after initiating standard treatment.” The research is funded by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the National …
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Lindsay Lohan to Piers Morgan : I used cocaine , ecstasy in the past but
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The British CNN anchor, known for his forward interviewing style, grilled Lohan, 26, on everything from her family life to her sexual orientation, but, most notably, Morgan asked the embattled actress about her substance abuse issues. RELATED: LILO'S …
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Reported HIV cases spike on Navajo Nation
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Alcoholism: How Are Workers With Alcoholism Protected by Disability Law? – 89.3 KPCC

How are workers with alcoholism protected by disability law? – 89.3 KPCC
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How are workers with alcoholism protected by disability law?
89.3 KPCC
A police officer fired for driving drunk, while off duty, is suing his Oregon employer for discriminating against his alcoholism disability. In early 2011, Jason Servo, 43, was at a bar with colleagues after firearms training. He later crashed his

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Family Relationships: Alcoholism can damage families – Savannah Morning News
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Family Relationships: Alcoholism can damage families
Savannah Morning News
Alcoholism effects not only the alcoholic's life, but also their spouse and children. Alcoholics are self-centered and tend to be disrespectful to others. Some may also exhibit violent or destructive behavior. The alcoholic's behaviors can leave their

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Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for Alcoholism – eNews Park Forest – eNews Park Forest
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Alcoholism: Relapse Risk for Alcoholism Predicted by Brain Patterns – Kansas City infoZine

Relapse Risk for Alcoholism Predicted by Brain Patterns – Kansas City infoZine
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Relapse Risk for Alcoholism Predicted by Brain Patterns
Kansas City infoZine
“Reducing the high rate of relapse among people treated for alcohol dependence is a fundamental research issue,” said Kenneth R. Warren, Ph.D., acting director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of NIH. “Improving

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Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for Alcoholism – National Institutes of Health (Press Release)

Brain patterns may help predict relapse risk for alcoholism – National Institutes of Health (press release)
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Brain patterns may help predict relapse risk for alcoholism
National Institutes of Health (press release)
"Reducing the high rate of relapse among people treated for alcohol dependence is a fundamental research issue," said Kenneth R. Warren, Ph.D., acting director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of NIH. "Improving
Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse for AlcoholismMedical Daily

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The Creation of Disease – New Yorker (blog)
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The Creation of Disease
New Yorker (blog)
She credited A.A.'s central tenet—that alcoholism is a disease—with rescuing her from drink and she devoted herself to promulgating the organization. Her dedication and Jellinek's gift for promotion—of himself and otherwise—proved a powerful

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Michael Jackson’s Close Friend Opens Up About King of Pop’s Alcohol Abuse – PerezHilton.com

Michael Jackson’s Close Friend Opens Up About King Of Pop’s Alcohol Abuse – PerezHilton.com
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Michael Jackson's Close Friend Opens Up About King Of Pop's Alcohol Abuse
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We already knew that MJ had major drug abuse issues, but now his close friend and the godfather to his children, Mark Lester, claims that MJ's wine consumption was also through the roof leading up to his passing. According to Mark, Michael drank six
Michael Jackson 'Was Drunk During 'This Is It' Press Call, Claims Mark LesterHuffington Post UK

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Jaipur gets its first alcohol de-addiction clinic – India.Com Health
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Jaipur gets its first alcohol de-addiction clinic
India.Com Health
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism is becoming more and more common in urban India. High taxation and even curfews aren't making a dent in consumption. To address the problem in Rajasthan, the Catholic Diocese of Jaipur has set up the city's first alcohol
New alcohol de-addiction centre in JaipurBusiness Standard
Pink City gets a healing touch – Deccan HeraldDeccan Herald

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Binge Drinking in College May Lead to Heart Problems Later in Life

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Binge drinking in college may lead to heart problems later in life
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"Regular binge drinking is one of the most serious public health problems confronting our college campuses, and drinking on college campuses has become more pervasive and destructive," senior study author Dr. Shane A. Phillips, an associate professor …
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month
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In the workplace, alcohol problems cost employers an estimated $ 225 billion in lost productivity, property damage and health care costs. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism studies find that an estimated 18 million Americans have an …
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