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Moderate Drinking Before Trauma Leads to More Flashbacks

March 3, 2010 Alcohol No Comments

People who drank a moderate amount of alcohol before a traumatic event report more flashbacks than those who had alcohol, according to new research at UCL (University College London). The results may give new insight into why some individuals develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a traumatic event and others do not.

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US Teen Drug Use Survey Released

December 15, 2009 Teens No Comments

The federal government’s annual report of kids’ alcohol and drug abuse found that among 46,000 American eighth, 10th, and 12th graders, use of hallucinogens, marijuana, methamphetamines decreased in 2008. But although drug and alcohol use seems to be declining or holding steady, there has been slippage in teen disapproval of such practices and perception of risks, officials warned.

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Underage Drinking a Growing Problem in Australia

December 9, 2009 Teens No Comments

Australia has a drinking problem. More than 25 percent of 15-year-olds are binge drinking until they pass out, according to a news post. Taking in so much alcohol – especially at a young age – is likely to ensure brain damage.

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“Pulp Fiction” Writer Transferred to County Jail for Drunken-Driving Sentence

December 1, 2009 Addiction & Society No Comments

"Pulp Fiction" screenwriter Roger Avary will likely serve the rest of his yearlong sentence for a fatal drunk-driving accident in county jail instead of a lower-security work furlough program, a Ventura County sheriff’s official said Monday.

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Older Alcohol Abusers Drink More Than Younger Counterparts

November 30, 2009 Baby Boomers No Comments

A new report has found that older people who abuse alcohol drink more than their younger counterparts—possibly because they need more alcohol to achieve the desired effects.

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How to Beat the Holiday Blues

November 16, 2009 Mental Health No Comments

By Leslie Thompson

Although many people find the holiday season to be full of joy and merriment, millions of people find themselves depressed, lonely, and deeply sad during the holidays. This condition—commonly referred to as the holiday blues or holiday depression—can occur throughout the year, but becomes heightened during the months of November and December, when holiday cheer is in full bloom. The symptoms of holiday depression may resemble those of clinical depression, and there are several triggers.

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Alcohol Use Contributes to Premature Deaths Worldwide

October 27, 2009 Addiction & Society No Comments

The global life expectancy average could be nearly five years higher if key health risk factors were addressed, the World Health Organization said in study published Tuesday.

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Does Alcohol Make You Sick? You May Be Allergic

July 27, 2009 Alcoholism No Comments

Do you suffer breathing difficulties, hives, a tingling in the mouth or a swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat after consuming alcohol? Could you be allergic? You might be, but probably not. Although these are symptoms of true food allergies, they can also be triggered by some of the ingredients in alcohol. In other words, you may not be allergic to the alcohol itself, but to ingredients in the alcohol. The result is the same: your body reacts to the alcohol in a way that makes you feel sick. … Continue Reading

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