Posts Tagged ‘binge drink’

Alcoholism In Women in the News

Minority Women's Health: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
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For women, heavy drinking is consuming an average of more than one drink per day. Binge drinking is consuming four or more drinks on a single occasion, generally within two hours. Both heavy and/or binge drinking can lead to alcohol problems, including …
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Women's brains may rebound from alcoholism faster than men's
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Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine and the VA Boston Healthcare System found alcoholic women who stop drinking can regain their white matter faster than men who get sober. "We believe that many of the cognitive and emotional …
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Heavy Drinker Or Alcoholic in the News

Catastrophic damage of alcohol hard to ignore
Filed under: heavy drinker or alcoholic

On July 3, 2012 we issued a press release recommending the government enacts a minimum price per standard drink of alcohol – to eliminate ultra-cheap drinks favoured by binge drinkers, young drinkers and heavy drinkers – and pointed to a Canadian study …
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Healthbeat – Heavy drinking has been consistently identified as a risk factor …
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A total of 137 people, or 25 percent, were heavy drinkers, which was defined as having three or more drinks per day, or about 1.6 ounces per day of “pure” alcohol. Participants also underwent CT brain scans and their medical records were reviewed.
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Treating Alcoholism Reduces Financial Burden on Families, Study Finds
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Treating alcoholism saves families money, largely by cutting down on expenses related to alcohol and cigarettes, a new study finds.
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Seeking Alcohol Detox & Alcohol Rehab? New Life Blooms From Withered Beings Through Inspire Malibu's New Town Hall …
Filed under: Alcoholism

The understanding of alcoholism, and drug addiction and hence its definition, continues to change. Inspire Malibu, drug and alcohol detox centers; continue on the cutting edge of change, sustaining new life for visitors who arrive tired and withered from serious binge drinking.Malibu, CA (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 Consumption of four or more drinks on one occasion is considered binge drinking …
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Fears for future of Shortall's alcohol strategy
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

ALCOHOL ABUSE:CAMPAIGNERS AGAINST alcohol abuse say there is “huge concern” for the future of the Government’s plan to tackle the issue following the resignation of Róisín Shortall.
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'Alcohol enemas': A frightening new hazing trend?
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A University of Tennessee fraternity has taken binge drinking to a new level with what cops call "butt chugging," a super-fast and painful way of getting drunk
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Adults And Pregnant Women Should Be Screened For Alcohol Abuse, Says Task Force
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

In an attempt to tackle the growing problem of alcohol misuse, a draft recommendation on screening and behavioral counseling has been issued by the US Preventative Services Task Force (Task Force). Until October 22, the Task Force is welcoming comments from the public on this issue, which will all be taken into account before the concluding statement is released…
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Tennessee college investigates reports of alcohol abuse at fraternity event – Pasadena Star-News
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

WDIV Detroit

Tennessee college investigates reports of alcohol abuse at fraternity event Pasadena Star-News KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee is investigating allegations that fraternity members took alcohol enemas, leading one student to be hospitalized, and a national fraternity has suspended its chapter in Knoxville. The Knoxville News … Tennessee incident shines light on new trend of alcohol abuseAnderson Independent Mail Experts: Alcohol enemas 'extremely dangerous'CNN Fraternity suspended after alcohol enemasWDIV Detroit The Week Magazine –Reason (blog) all 390 news articles »

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Spotting the Signs of Drug Abuse – National Geographic
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National Geographic

Spotting the Signs of Drug Abuse National Geographic As clinical director at a relatively well-known Arizona drug rehab program and alcohol rehab I get asked for advice about drug addiction and alcoholism from both clients and friends with regularity. Some call me when they're suspicious, others wait … Health: Stepping up drug treatmentCape Cod Times (subscription) Recovering addicts share their storiesChillicothe Gazette all 4 news articles »

Alcohol Abuse On College Campuses in the News

New Alcohol Detection Devices Hit College Campuses, Upstate Counties
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Police believe the PAS VR devices will be a deterrent to underage drinking on campus. Some students aren't convinced. 20 year old student Chelsea Means says, “I think they'll (students will) just be more contained with where they do it (drink alcohol …
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Excessive college drinking on the rise
Filed under: alcohol abuse on college campuses

… consistently more than non-college students, federal surveys show. One estimate, from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, blames binge drinking for more than 1,800 student deaths a year, mostly from drunken driving. Some …
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Colleges open their eyes: ZZZs are key to GPA
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