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One Tiny Change Makes Mice Drink Booze All Day – Business Insider
One Tiny Change Makes Mice Drink Booze All Day – Business Insider
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One Tiny Change Makes Mice Drink Booze All Day
Business Insider Researchers have previously identified 39 genes associated with alcoholism in humans, so we already knew that it has a genetic component. The new study, published in the journal Nature Communications on Nov. 26., zooms in on one specific mutation on … Gene mutation discovered for excessive alcohol use |
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Western Cultures ‘Besotted With Alcohol’ – New Zealand Herald
Western cultures ‘besotted with alcohol’ – New Zealand Herald
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Western cultures 'besotted with alcohol'
New Zealand Herald Women's alcohol consumption is on the increase, and "we don't really know why", they said, something which was hindered by "gaping holes" in the available research and data. However, they said key target areas for the Government should be pricing, how … Sonenshine: Is alcohol the steroid of modern women? Women's drinking a 'public health crisis' Doctor agrees with report on women and alcohol |
Family-centric holiday season tough on those with alcohol or drug problems – OregonLive.com
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Family-centric holiday season tough on those with alcohol or drug problems
OregonLive.com In the first, your Uncle Joe – or whomever – collapses from a heart attack in middle of a festive family meal. Help arrives in time and the beloved uncle gets treated for his heart disease. With help from doctors and support from family, he recovers … |
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About – News & Issues Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not … Western cultures 'besotted with alcohol' Sonenshine: Is alcohol the steroid of modern women? Women's drinking a 'public health crisis' |
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Alcohol Abuse: Substance Abuse Among Politicians Presents Unique Challenges – the Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
Substance abuse among politicians presents unique challenges – The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
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Substance abuse among politicians presents unique challenges
The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com One thing does persist across the board, however, according to those in the substance abuse field. And that's stigma. "The stigma is that people are weak and they succumb to drugs and alcohol and become addicted," Miller said. "The concept that is more … |
1 in 6 unemployed Americans abuses drugs or alcohol – Al Jazeera America
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1 in 6 unemployed Americans abuses drugs or alcohol
Al Jazeera America About 1 in 6 unemployed Americans suffers from drug or alcohol addiction — nearly twice the rate of substance abuse found in working Americans — according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released Tuesday. The latest edition of the … Survey: One-Sixth of Unemployed Workers Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol Survey: 1 in 6 Unemployed Have Addiction to Drugs, Alcohol |
Mutant Genes May Trigger Alcoholism, Study Shows – GMA News
Mutant genes may trigger alcoholism, study shows – GMA News
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Mutant genes may trigger alcoholism, study shows
GMA News However, mice with a mutated Gabrb1 gene showed a strong preference for alcoholic beverages, even going as far as to consume about 85% of their daily fluid intake in the form of alcohol. The gene was isolated when researchers from the Imperial College … Nope. Scientists did not just find an 'alcoholism gene' Scientists Find Genetic Mutation that Ups Alcoholism Risk Could genetic mutation be a cause of alcoholism? |
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Alcoholism: Nope. Scientists Did Not Just Find an ‘Alcoholism Gene’ – Io9
Nope. Scientists did not just find an ‘alcoholism gene’ – io9
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Nope. Scientists did not just find an 'alcoholism gene'
io9 A number of media outlets are reporting on the apparent discovery of an alcoholism gene — a "single fault" in your DNA that supposedly contributes to alcohol dependency. But while this new research is interesting, it's clear that addiction is much … Scientists Find Genetic Mutation that Ups Alcoholism Risk Gene could raise alcoholism risk Alcoholism linked to mutated DNA: 'Excessive drinking' gene may play key role … |
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