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People who “pre-game” more likely to drink heavier, black out and abuse … – CBS News
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People who "pre-game" more likely to drink heavier, black out and abuse … CBS News "Pre-drinking is a pernicious drinking pattern that is likely to lead people to cumulate two normal drinking occasions – one off-premise followed by one on-premise – and generally results in excessive alcohol consumption," co-author Florian Labhart, … and more »

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Kentucky works to give addicted inmates treatment while still behind bars – The Courier-Journal
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Kentucky works to give addicted inmates treatment while still behind bars The Courier-Journal Inmates at the Marion County Detention Center take part in an alcohol abuse treatment session last month. Kentucky corrections officials hope providing treatment will keep inmates from returning to prison. / Kylene White/The Courier-Journal. More …

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Laguna poised to fine adults who serve teens alcohol
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LAGUNA BEACH – A local law that aims to cut down on teens drinking at parties is raising questions on how Laguna Beach should address its longstanding problem of underage drinking. Officials in November will vote on adopting a social host ordinance, which would impose a fine on adults who serve…
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Genetic link between pancreatitis and alcohol consumption
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A new study reveals a genetic link between chronic pancreatitis and alcohol consumption. Researchers found a genetic variant on chromosome X near the claudin-2 gene (CLDN2) that predicts which men who are heavy drinkers are at high risk of developing chronic pancreatitis.
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Alcohol abuse is crushing future generations – The Age
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Alcohol abuse is crushing future generations The Age EVERY Australian should hang their head in shame on hearing how alcohol is permanently damaging Aboriginal children in remote communities. Generations of Aborigines have been soaked in alcohol abuse, leading to alarming rates of violence, neglect, … and more »

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Genetic link between pancreatitis and alcohol consumption, says Pitt team – Science Codex
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Genetic link between pancreatitis and alcohol consumption, says Pitt team Science Codex 12, 2012 – A new study published online today in Nature Genetics reveals a genetic link between chronic pancreatitis and alcohol consumption. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and more than 25 other health centers across … and more »

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Saving Lives Drug and Alcohol Coalition Holds Press Conference Announcing Community Partner Kick-Off of Underage …
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TARZANA, Calif. — Saving Lives Drug and Alcohol Coalition, a Drug-Free Communities grantee funded by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy launches its Kick-off Underage Drinking Campaign …
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Genetic link between pancreatitis and alcohol consumption, says Pitt team
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( University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences ) A new study published online today in Nature Genetics reveals a genetic link between chronic pancreatitis and alcohol consumption. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and more than 25 other health centers across the United States found a genetic variant on chromosome X near the claudin-2 gene (CLDN2) that …
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Retired footy players among the greatest risk for drug abuse – Herald Sun
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Retired footy players among the greatest risk for drug abuse Herald Sun Specialist addiction psychologist Cameron Brown said yesterday the connection between high sensation-seeking athletes and drug and alcohol addicts was brain chemistry. The theory will be discussed at a meeting of Australian psychologists, academics … and more »

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Diagnosing Alcohol Use Through A Blood Test – Dr. Willard Freeman – Penn State Hershey

www.pennstatehershey.org “Classification of alcohol abuse by plasma protein biomarkers”: Penn State Hershey researchers, working for two-and-a-half years in cooperation with Kathleen A. Grant, Ph.D., at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, identified a set of 17 proteins in the blood that accurately predicted alcohol usage 90 percent of the time in non-human primates. Researchers were able to separate usage into three catergories: no alcohol use, drinking up to two drinks per day, and drinking at least six drinks per day. Protein levels rose and declined depending on alcohol consumption.

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Risk Factors for Alcohol-Fueled Intimate Partner Violence Among Military
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs at about the same rate among military personnel as it does among civilians. However, the rates of alcohol consumption are quite higher for members of the armed forces. Because alcohol can increase aggressive …
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In Honor of Our Veterans, And Those Who Love Them
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Their families have to deal with the symptoms–blooms of rage, hallucinations, insomnia, difficulty maintaining relationships, self-destructive behavior. Spouses become caretakers and must remain on the lookout for possible triggers. Often they feel …
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The Price of
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