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Alcohol Provides Protective Effect, Reduces Mortality Substantially After Injury, Study Suggests
November 19, 2012 Injured patients were less likely to die in the hospital if they had alcohol in their blood, according to a new study -- and the more alcohol, the more likely they were to ... > full story -
Innovative Sobriety Project Reduces DUI and Domestic Violence Arrests, Study Finds
November 15, 2012 An innovative alcohol monitoring program that requires daily testing of alcohol-involved offenders helps reduce both repeat DUI arrests and domestic violence arrests, according to a new ... > full story -
Even Moderate Drinking in Pregnancy Can Affect a Child's IQ
November 14, 2012 Relatively small levels of exposure to alcohol while in the womb can influence a child's IQ, according to a new study using data from over 4,000 mothers and their ... > full story -
How Threat, Reward and Stress Come Together to Predict Problem Drinking
November 13, 2012 Having a drink after a stressful day at work may seem like a natural response for some, but can your neural circuits predict when a drink or two will become problem drinking? A new study suggests ... > full story -
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Genetic Link Between Pancreatitis and Alcohol Consumption
November 12, 2012 A new study reveals a genetic link between chronic pancreatitis and alcohol consumption. Researchers found a genetic variant on chromosome X near the claudin-2 gene (CLDN2) that predicts which men ... > full story -
Alcoholic Men Demonstrate a Deficit in Empathy and Distorted View of Irony
November 8, 2012 Emotions are often implicit undertones to our communication interactions, and decoding them requires substantial social and cognitive abilities. Prior research has shown that chronic alcoholics often ... > full story -
Environmental Factors Can Mitigate Genetic Risk for Developing Alcohol Problems
November 8, 2012 Previous research suggests that genetic influences on drinking are moderated by environmental factors. A new study has looked at gene-environment interactions between a functional single nucleotide ... > full story -
College Women Who Act Impulsively When Distressed Are at Risk for Alcohol Problems
November 8, 2012 Young adult women are engaging in heavy drinking behavior in greater numbers. A new study has looked at the influence of impulsivity-related traits and drinking motives on symptoms of alcohol ... > full story -
Pre-Drinking Is a Risky Way to Begin an Evening out
November 8, 2012 Prior research has shown that "pre-drinking" by young people leads to heavier drinking and greater harm. A study using Internet cell-phone questionnaires examined pre-drinking by young adults in ... > full story -
Young Adults With Addiction Benefit from Active Twelve Step Group Participation, Study Suggests
November 8, 2012 Young adults undergoing addiction treatment benefit from regular participation in Twelve Step-based self-help groups after discharge, according to a naturalistic ... > full story
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