Perspectives on Emerging Issues and Priorities in Alcohol Research – Slides Only
Perspectives on Emerging Issues and Priorities in Alcohol Research – Slides Only – In an effort to provide online education about international public health issues, California Academic Media Services collaborated with the Institute for Hea…
Man gets probation for beating drug dealer
That had to be balanced with Nichols' own tragic background. Conflict between his parents and alcoholism were factors in his parents' relationship breaking up when he was four. Nichols began drinking alcohol when he was eight and was a regular drinker … Read more on London Free Press
Veterans courts focus on treatment, not jail time
A recovering alcoholic and addict, Snyder has attended veterans' self-help sessions for years. Before he retired, he was an addiction therapist at the Bath VA center. Of the outreach program, Snyder said, “I think it's the best thing to happen to … Read more on Press & Sun-Bulletin
New study shows that gabapentin may treat alcohol dependence
This recent study found that alcohol dependent patients using gabapentin were more likely to stop drinking or refrain from heavy drinking than those taking placebo. More specifically, alcohol dependent patients were randomly assigned to receive a … Read more on Examiner.com
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