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Alcohol, drug abuse cost Alaska’s economy .2 B in 2010 – Juneau Empire
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Alcohol, drug abuse cost Alaska's economy $ 1.2 B in 2010 Juneau Empire Alcohol and drug abuse took a heavy toll on Alaska's economy in 2010, according to a new report from McDowell Group, funded by the Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Alaska Mental Health Board, and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Cost Alaska $ 1.2 Billion in 2010KTUU.com all 2 news articles »

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New study finds alcoholism twice as fatal for women – Examiner.com
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New study finds alcoholism twice as fatal for women Examiner.com The 14-year study from Germany found that women with alcohol addiction were five times more likely to die during those 14 years than women in the general population—which was about double that of men in the general population. The study also found …

Alcoholism drug could treat brain cancer patientsRSS Feed – Serious Injury Law
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Serious Injury Law

Alcoholism drug could treat brain cancer patientsRSS Feed Serious Injury Law The anti-alcoholism drug can potentially cross the blood-brain barrier – something that few traditional gliobastoma treatments can achieve. Patients often develop resistance to existing methods, which then leaves doctors largely unable to care for them … Anti-alcoholism drug 'also helps to treat deadly brain tumour'Spire Healthcare all 2 news articles »

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NIAAA to Fund Brain Bank Center for Alcohol Studies – GenomeWeb
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NIAAA to Fund Brain Bank Center for Alcohol Studies GenomeWeb NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism plans to support a resource that will develop a bank of brain tissues with related DNA samples that researchers can use to dive into the biology of alcoholism. Under a …

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Decreases Number of New Brain Cells – Bioscience Technology
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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Decreases Number of New Brain Cells Bioscience Technology 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 … and more »

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Mountain Brook schools seek to educate parents about drug/alcohol abuse – The Birmingham News – al.com (blog)
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The Birmingham News – al.com (blog)

Mountain Brook schools seek to educate parents about drug/alcohol abuse The Birmingham News – al.com (blog) MOUNTAIN BROOK, Alabama — Mountain Brook Schools are tackling the issues of underage drinking and substance abuse head on, as part of their 'Hitting Home' series beginning this November. For the third year in a row, several schools across the city …

Bethany Hall

This is what Bethany Hall, a residential substance abuse treatment home for women, is all about. Roanoke, VA. www.bethanyhall.org Bethany Hall was a sponsor of Laker’s first performance. soundcloud.com

Men vs. Women: Does Gender Matter in Addiction Recovery?
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Drug and alcohol addiction are more prevalent among men than women. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, men are twice as likely as women to meet the criteria for drug addiction in their lifetime (though rates of …
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Doubts cast over moderate alcohol consumption link to breast cancer risk
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Washington, October 24 (ANI): A review paper by two scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the USA has described the epidemiologic and basic scientific evidence linking alcohol consumption to the risk of breast cancer.
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University promotes alcohol awareness
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This week several groups at Northwest are working to educate students on the dangers of alcohol abuse.
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Review describes link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer
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An excellent review article from two scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the USA to be published in Alcohol Clin Exp Res 2012, describes the epidemiologic and basic scientific evidence linking alcohol consumption to the risk of breast cancer.
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Students Like Me: Episode 4 of 9

Students Like Me: A pathbreaking video guide for educators teaching children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Over the past few years, practical research has been revealing more about the nature of learning challenges faced by children with alcohol-related birth defects. As a result, strategies are emerging to help children in both mainstream and special education classrooms. Students Like Me gives elementary and special educators a clear understanding of what Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is, how it affects childrens learning and behavior, and what can be done to modify classroom environments and teaching methods to allow children with FAS to learn. This program was produced with a Small Business Innovative Research grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Includes: – How to recognize a child with FAS – How to modify the class; environment and adjust teaching methods – How to communicate clearly and plan transitions and unstructured time in the classroom