Dr.: Binge Drinking Has Consequences, for the Young, Too

Dr.: has consequences, for the young, too

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CUMBERLAND — Young binge drinkers may not become dependent upon alcohol later in life, but taking in that amount of adult beverage in a short period of time can cause life-changing decisions to be made, according to Dr. Abishek Rizal, a psychiatrist …
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Study Roundup: In Some Ways Alcohol Dependancy is Worse Than Smoking

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Surprisingly, the research team also found that even after specialized, in-patient treatment for alcohol dependency (AD), participants still had the same foreshortened lifespan. Luckily for some patients, having an additional psychiatric diagnosis …
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Treating Alcohol Dependency with Genetically Profiled Medication – UVA investigators have successfully treated alcohol-dependent individuals with medication that is tailored specifically to match their genetic profile. Dr. Bankole Johnson discusses the findings of the study.

 


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