Posts Tagged ‘alcohol abuse and alcoholism’

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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Decreases Number of New Brain Cells
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According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, men who drink 14 drinks a week and women who drink seven are considered at-risk drinkers. Although college students commonly binge drink, according to the institute, 70 percent of …
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John Goodman slams journalist for asking about his alcoholism – OMG! Canada (blog)
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OMG! Canada (blog)

John Goodman slams journalist for asking about his alcoholism OMG! Canada (blog) The 60-year-old "Argo" star, who went on a strict diet in 2009 and ended up losing 100 pounds. in order to save his knees, was not particularly pleased when a British journalist recently pried into his past alcoholism. See also: 'Argo' finally reaches …

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Exclusive Interview: Women for Sobriety Aims to Help Female Alcoholics – TestCountry.com (blog)
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TestCountry.com (blog)

Exclusive Interview: Women for Sobriety Aims to Help Female Alcoholics TestCountry.com (blog) In the United States, an estimated 5.3 million women drink in a way that threatens their health, safety, and general well-being, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). While moderate drinking, defined as no more … Heavy prenatal alcohol linked to childhood brain development problemsPharmaceutical Processing all 3 news articles »

Statistics For Alcoholism in the News

What sways teens not to drink, drive? Stories, not stats
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"Because of that heightened risk, we can never be complacent," said Ralph Hingson, a director at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Putting a face on the warnings and statistics can help, he said. "I testified probably 50 times to …
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SD reservation sees barrage of media attention
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Giago has blasted "beer-sniffing reporters" who swoop in to Pine Ridge to report a story about alcoholism on the reservation without fully appreciating why the reservation has the statistics it does. Reporters often miss the people who are running the …
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Alcohol Abuse Common among Bullies, Victims – PsychCentral.com
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PsychCentral.com

Alcohol Abuse Common among Bullies, Victims PsychCentral.com A new study suggests both school bullies and their victims are likely to abuse alcohol after a bullying episode. University of Cincinnati researchers examined bullying, recent alcohol use and heavy drinking episodes among more than 54,000 7th – 12th … Research suggests boys are more likely than girls to abuse over-the-counter drugsMedical Xpress all 14 news articles »

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More tax on booze would benefit us: report – The Australian
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More tax on booze would benefit us: report The Australian But it's a cheaper price to pay than the medical, social and economic collateral damage incurred by harmful booze consumption, a report commissioned by the Foundation for Alcohol and Research and Education (FARE) says. Alcohol-related problems … and more »

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Drug, Alcohol Abuse Costs Alaska’s Economy .2 Billion – Alaska Public Radio Network
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Drug, Alcohol Abuse Costs Alaska's Economy $ 1.2 Billion Alaska Public Radio Network A new report finds that alcohol and drug abuse cost Alaska's economy $ 1.2 billion in 2010. That number includes direct, immediate costs, such as the $ 217.7 million spent on criminal justice and protective services and $ 237.3 million on health care costs. Alcohol, drug abuse cost Alaska's economy $ 1.2 B in 2010Juneau Empire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Cost Alaska $ 1.2 Billion in 2010KTUU.com Stark County a leader in drug take-backs; other strategies also are being …Canton Repository all 4 news articles »

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Study: Vets more likely to seek help for alcohol problems than civilians – Stars and Stripes (blog)
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Frontier honors Red?Ribbon Week – Parkersburg News
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Frontier honors Red?Ribbon Week Parkersburg News NEW MATAMORAS – In the past, Frontier High/Middle School has brought in a knowledgeable speaker to discuss the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse with students for Red Ribbon Week. On Friday afternoon, it was student council members who shared … Program promotes sobriety, education as part of Red Ribbon WeekDenton Record Chronicle Event marks drug-free lifestyleTuscaloosa Magazine Hundreds of Schoolchildren at Capitol: “Drugs Don't Make Sense”Anahuac Progress Post-Tribune –Belvoir Eagle –Juneau Empire all 137 news articles »

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Drinking socially or borderline alcoholics? – Famuan
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Drinking socially or borderline alcoholics? Famuan However, binge drinking is also common in these settings. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, binge drinking is a common pattern of excessive alcohol use, typically when one consumes five or more drinks on one occasion. and more »