Posts Tagged ‘alcohol abuse information’

Anti-alcohol efforts set for boost at Coober Pedy
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Coober Pedy's Mayor said federal funding to help curb alcohol abuse in the outback town was dependant on related recommendations winning approval from the Liquor Licensing Commissioner.
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Worrying rise in number of young women dying from alcohol abuse
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CHEAP alcohol and a binge-drinking "ladette" culture has been blamed for an alarming rise in the number of young women dying from alcohol-related diseases in Glasgow.
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Cory Monteith overdose spotlights surge in heroin addiction and death
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The overdose death of “Glee” star Cory Monteith has put a spotlight on an alarming rise in the number of young people becoming addicted to heroin – and dying from its effects, particularly in combination with alcohol or other drugs.
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More and more cases of alcohol addiction among urban women
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alcohol abuse-urban women The 33-year-old married woman from Chandigarh had never imagined that her excessive clubbing and partying would one day push her to the brink of suicide. But it did. She was not the only one. In an increasing trend of urban …
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First mental health talk in 2013 series: “Your brain on drugs”
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On graduation from high school, Warren was offered a scholarship to play baseball “wherever I wanted,” but he was drinking and doing drugs to such an extent that he was unable to take advantage of the opportunities. He chose instead to medicate himself …
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Glee star Cory Monteith died from heroin and alcohol overdose, says coroner – The Independent
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ChicagoNow (blog)

Glee star Cory Monteith died from heroin and alcohol overdose, says coroner The Independent Monteith was treated for drug addiction earlier this year. He had previously been in rehab aged 19, and spoke openly about his past struggles with substance abuse. In a 2011 interview, he said he was “lucky to be alive”. His girlfriend and Glee co-star … Cory Monteith's death reminds parents to talk about drugs, alcohol and addictionChicagoNow (blog) 'Glee' actor Monteith died from drug, alcohol overdose: coronerChina Post Glee star Cory died from a heroin and alcohol overdoseHerald.ie The Stir –Examiner.com all 1,439 news articles »

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How Smoking Increases Vulnerability to Alcohol Abuse – Science Daily (press release)
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IBTimes.co.uk

How Smoking Increases Vulnerability to Alcohol Abuse Science Daily (press release) July 18, 2013 — Smoking is a well-known risk factor for subsequent alcohol abuse, but the mechanisms underlying this link are unknown. Now researchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Neuron on July 18 show in a study conducted in rats that even a … Smoking Increases Risk of Alcohol Abuse by Blunting Brain's Reward SystemIBTimes.co.uk Why Does Smoking Cigarettes Make You Want To Drink Alcohol?Medical Daily all 4 news articles »

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Farrah Abraham Denies Alcohol Problem But Her Rehab Explanation Is Even … – The Stir (blog)
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Grand Forks, UND team up to promote responsible drinking
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The City of Grand Forks and UND have launched a new campaign to address problems associated with high-risk alcohol use. Since January, the City Council's Service and Safety Committee held various meetings to see what the city could do to help with alcohol abuse and underage drinking.
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How smoking increases vulnerability to alcohol abuse
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Smoking is a well-known risk factor for subsequent alcohol abuse, but the mechanisms underlying this link are unknown. Now researchers show in a study conducted in rats that even a single exposure to nicotine temporarily changes how the brain's reward system responds to alcohol and increases the reinforcing properties of alcohol via stress hormones.
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Study reveals how smoking increases vulnerability to alcohol abuse
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( Cell Press ) Smoking is a well-known risk factor for subsequent alcohol abuse, but the mechanisms underlying this link are unknown. Now researchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Neuron on July 18 show in a study conducted in rats that even a single exposure to nicotine temporarily changes how the brain's reward system responds to alcohol and increases the reinforcing properties of …
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