Posts Tagged ‘Alcohol’

Scripps research study underlines potential of anti-stress peptide to block alcohol dependence – EurekAlert
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The work could lead to the development of novel drugs to treat alcoholism. The new study, led by Scripps Research Associate Professor Marisa Roberto and now published online ahead of print by the journal Biological Psychiatry, illuminates the cellular …
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Need to know: alcoholism – Examiner
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The holidays bring joy and happiness to many in the Treasure Valley. But for some, it is a time of year when it can be difficult to cope with the pressures of daily life. Some want the party atmosphere to go on forever, and may turn to alcohol as a way to …
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Study: Alcoholism strongly linked to specific gene mutations – North County Times
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Researchers aim to link alcohol abuse, DNA with saliva sampling
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The Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository strives to explore the relationship between excessive alcohol consumption and genetic makeup by using an unfamiliar method. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism granted the RUCDR a $ 10 …
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HEALTH MATTERS: Staying sober during the holiday season
Filed under: alcohol abuse and alcoholism

This presents a challenge for anyone who wants to limit their drinking and is even more difficult for the one out of every six Americans who – according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism – has a drinking problem. …
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Study underlines potential of anti-stress peptide to block alcohol dependence
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Roberto believes that this has to do with cellular changes that alcohol dependence causes in the brain—changes that heighten sensitivity to alcohol, compounding the effects of both drinking and withdrawal. In addition, the team was able to determine …
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Notes from Indian Country: SuAnne died young, but her legacy lives on
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ABC's Dianne Sawyer came to the reservation wearing the usual network blinders. For example; the chief of police was asked about alcoholism on the reservation. He replied that 80 percent of the arrests he makes are alcohol related. …
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Alcohol Abuse Consequences in the News

Men: AAU ex-CEO sexually abused them
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He said he has lived a more mature life after struggles in young adulthood with alcohol, issues brought on, in part he says, by the abuse. Those struggles led to arrests, and he was convicted of reckless driving, driving under the influence and …
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Hospital admissions due to drinking double in 10 years
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Lansley blamed the trend on the last Labour government: "These consistent rises clearly show how Labour took their eye off the ball on tackling alcohol abuse during their 13 years in power. Reckless policies, such as their decision to unleash a 24-hour …
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IU fraternity investigated for alcohol abuse
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An Indiana University fraternity has been ordered to suspend activities after a student was hospitalized with what school officials say was an “extremely high” blood alcohol level.
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Rutgers receives Million in support of national efforts to track genetic causes of alcoholism
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository has received a $ 10 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to provide DNA extraction, basic genetic testing, and repository services for more than 46,000 saliva samples, in support of national research efforts to determine the genetic and environmental factors that lead to alcoholism.According to the U.S. Department of …
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Alcohol abuse focus of arrests
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Teenage Alcohol Abuse Articles in the News

Risks of teen alcohol use
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You can see it in statistics that show Petaluma teens drink alcohol and engage in binge drinking more frequently than their counterparts around the state. You can see it in the all-too-frequent news stories of local young people here who have died or …
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Tips to prevent teen alcohol use
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That means more festivities and more potential for underage drinking. The Knox County Health Coalition and Maine's Office of Substance Abuse offer five simple, time-proven tips for preventing teen alcohol use through increased parental monitoring. 1. …
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Holiday Fund: Counseling for kids, teens and everyone in between
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