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Alcohol Abuse: The Complex Association Between Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer
The complex association between moderate 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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Substance abuse diagnoses increasing in US
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Possibly driven by a surge in painkiller abuse, the number of drug and alcohol problems diagnosed by U.S. doctors increased by 70 percent between 2001 and 2009
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Alcohol 80% of Fremont County’s Problem October 23rd, 2012
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Fremont county Sheriff Skip Hornecker estimated 80 percent of crimes committed in the county are alcohol-related.
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Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Worth the Trip: Episode 4 – Health & Development
Worth the Trip: Episode 4 – Health & Development
Worth the Trip is the first comprehensive video resource about the health, development and learning styles of children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome. The film presents strategies for meeting the developmental and behavioral challenges faced by children with FAS and the parents and professionals who care for them. Chapters address: – Sensory sensitivity – Eating and feeding – Activity levels – Sleep issues – Siblings – Friendships – Coming to terms with FAS – Impact of FAS on family life Worth the Trip was funded with a Small Business Innovative Research Award from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
NIAAA Researchers Receive Neuroscience Awards
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Andrew Holmes, Ph.D., chief of the Laboratory of Behavioral and Genomic Neuroscience at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Jacob P.
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Alcohol Abuse: Men vs. Women: Does Gender Matter in Addiction Recovery? – PsychCentral.com (Blog)
Men vs. Women: Does Gender Matter in Addiction Recovery? – PsychCentral.com (blog)
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Men vs. Women: Does Gender Matter in Addiction Recovery?
PsychCentral.com (blog) 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 … |
Report: Teen girls consume more alcohol than boys – WMBF
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Report: Teen girls consume more alcohol than boys
WMBF The Florence County Coalition for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention states that while parents may have the most influence over their child's choices, many also believe that drinking is "just a part of growing up." That is one of the most … Circle Park campaign targets teen drinking in Florence area |
Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery
Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery
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Title: Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery Category: Health News Created: 10/16/2012 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Psychology Researchers Receive .3 Million NIAAA Grant to Study Genetics of Alcohol Abuse
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UT-Austin psychology professors have received a $ 2.3 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study genetic influences on drinking and other deviant behaviors.
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Alcohol Abuse: Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery – WebMD
Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery – WebMD
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Addiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery
WebMD The study, by Alexis Conason, PsyD, of the New York Obesity Research Center, and colleagues also found a link between a specific operation, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, and an increased risk of alcohol abuse after the procedure. Weight-Loss Surgery May Boost Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse: Study Study Finds Risks of Substance Abuse After Weight-Loss Surgery Weight loss surgery tied to increase in drinking |
Veterans ‘at higher risk of alcohol abuse’ – Barchester Healthcare
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Veterans 'at higher risk of alcohol abuse'
Barchester Healthcare A new piece of research published in the US has shown that veterans are at a higher risk of alcohol abuse, with smoking one of the reasons given for this. Dr Timothy Durazzo and colleagues from the San Francisco VA Medical Center and University of … Smoking cessation programs must be made available for current active-duty war … |
Recognizing the Alcoholic Patient – American Medical News
Recognizing the alcoholic patient – American Medical News
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Recognizing the alcoholic patient
American Medical News Beyond full-blown alcoholism, many more people are involved in risky levels of drinking. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines risky drinking as more than four drinks on any single day and no more than 14 drinks per week for men. Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center Highlights Physician … |
‘Smashed’: A Love Story Minus The Alcohol – NPR
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'Smashed': A Love Story Minus The Alcohol
NPR And we talked about films that we'd seen that dealt with substance abuse, or alcoholism and realized that we didn't quite relate to many of them. For any number of reasons. A lot of them felt like Scared Straight stories or social issue films, and sort … Winstead leaves slashers for 'Smashed' |