Edwards Helped Establish Addiction as Medical Problem
Edwards helped establish addiction as medical problem Filed under: alcohol abuse therapy Dr. Griffith Edwards, a psychiatrist who helped establish addiction medicine as a science, formulating definitions of drug and alcohol dependence that are used worldwide to diagnose and treat substance abuse, died Sept. 13 in a hospice … He was among … Read more on Bend Bulletin Panel Reminds Doctors to Screen for Alcohol Misuse Filed under: alcohol abuse therapy Read more... ...
Financial Burdens Reduce With Treatment for Families Who Deal With Alcohol …
Financial Burdens Reduce With Treatment For Families Who Deal With Alcohol … Filed under: treatment for alcohol addiction The financial effects of alcoholism on the family members of addicts can be massive, but little is known about whether treatment for alcoholism reduces that financial burden. A study of 48 German families published online today in the journal Addiction … Read more on RedOrbit Does your doctor screen for overuse of alcohol? US guidelines say physicians … Filed under: treatment for alcohol addiction Read more... ...
Alcohol Botches Brain's Rebound From Trauma
by TORCH MAGAZINE Alcohol botches brain's rebound from trauma Filed under: alcohol abuse and alcoholism Scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and University of North Carolina's Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies conducted the study with mice, and their findings are published in Nature Neuroscience. “A history of … Read more on Futurity: Research News Minority Women's Health: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Filed under: alcohol abuse and alcoholism Read ...
Christian Alcohol Rehab Centers: Alcoholism – the Facts
Alcoholism is affecting more people than ever before. With disposable income abundantly available in comparison with recent years and more and more people looking for an escape from the stress and trouble of daily life in the 21st century, it could be said that the amount of people in America that are alcoholics is on the rise. In addition, as this number rises, the amount of people that are affected by alcohol indirectly is slowly increasing also. This article looks at some of the key facts surrounding alcoholism which are important to acknowledge. Read more... ...
Drew Tells Madison Council Its Policies Rise to on-Campus Alcohol Issue
by pennstatelive Drew tells Madison council its policies rise to on-campus alcohol issue Filed under: alcohol statistics According to statistics from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1,825 college students between 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related injuries yearly. In addition, alcohol abuse by students is responsible for academic problems, health … Read more on New Jersey Hills Ecuador Prices Rise Most Since March on Alcohol, Food Costs Filed under: alcohol statistics Read ...
Evolving Alcohol Treatments Can Work Wonders
Evolving alcohol treatments can work wonders Filed under: medication for alcoholism Treatment for alcoholism, as well as other addictions, has evolved dramatically over the last few years and ongoing research makes many doctors optimistic they may be able to substantially reduce the prevalence of alcoholism. Some 30 new clinical … Read more on Deseret News Has 'Real Housewives' star and alcoholic Kim Richards relapsed? Filed under: medication for alcoholism On the second season of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' Kim Richards was hiding an addiction to alcoholism and prescription drugs. While filming the season, she never actually talked about her addiction and she seemed very intoxicated while … Read more on Examiner.com Read more... ...
Alcohol Issues: College Drinking and Alcoholism Issues
by yaruman5 Nearly 30 years later, a little movie called ‘Animal House’ is still thought of as the model for how college life should be. This means parties, drinking, campus streaking and continuing to drink beer and alcohol. While it may seem amusing to anyone entering adulthood and possibly away from home, the truth is that college-age alcohol use is on the rise. In recent years, many college campuses have taken different measures to curtail underage drinking as well as deal with driving while intoxicated. Yet, it is impossible for a handful of designated persons driving to be everywhere at once. At this point, a collaborative effort between college administrators, students and the surrounding community would most likely bring the best results to curtail college alcoholism issues. Read more... ...