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Alcohol, Drug Abuse Counselors Don't Always Require Total Abstinence
November 2, 2012 — Compared to a survey conducted nearly 20 years ago, about twice the proportion of addiction counselors now find it acceptable for at least some of their patients to have a drink occasionally -- ... > full story -
Common Bond Between School Bullies and Their Targets: Alcohol Abuse
October 29, 2012 — A new study finds that both school bullies and their victims are likely to abuse alcohol after a bullying ... > full story -
Military Veterans With History of Heavy Alcohol Use More Likely to Seek Treatment and Afterwards Report Better Overall Health Than Civilians
October 29, 2012 — Male military veterans with a history of heavy alcohol use are more likely to seek treatment and, later, report better overall health and less depression than their civilian counterparts, according ... > full story -
Moderate Drinking Decreases Number of New Brain Cells
October 24, 2012 — Moderate to binge drinking significantly reduces the structural integrity of the adult brain. The new research indicates that daily drinking decreases nerve cell development in the hippocampus part ... > full story -
Young People Who Go out Drinking Start Earlier and Consume More and More Alcohol
October 19, 2012 — Teenagers and university students are unaware of the negative consequences of alcohol consumption or the chances of developing an addiction as a result. In addition, they start at a younger and ... > full story -
Family History of Alcoholism May Add to Damaging Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
October 16, 2012 — Prenatal exposure to alcohol (PAE) can lead to serious deficiencies, including deficits in spatial working memory. This is the first study to examine the role of family history of alcoholism (FHP) in ... > full story -
Alcohol Dependence Seems to Shorten Life More Than Smoking, Especially Among Women
October 16, 2012 — While researchers and clinicians know that the mortality rates among alcohol dependent (AD) individuals are high, most of that knowledge is based on clinical populations. A new study examines excess ... > full story -
Recovery of Brain Volumes With Abstinence May Vary for Different Brain Regions
October 16, 2012 — A new study examined what brain volume recovery may take place during the first 14 days of abstinence from alcohol. Findings indicate that recovery of cerebral gray matter volume can begin for ... > full story -
Weight Loss Surgery May Be Associated With Increased Substance Use Following Surgery
October 15, 2012 — Patients who undergo bariatric weight loss surgery may be at increased risk for substance use (drug use, alcohol use and cigarette smoking) following surgery, particularly among patients who undergo ... > full story -
Intermittent Binge Drinking Could Cause Significant Brain Impairment Within Months, Study Suggests
October 15, 2012 — A study of binge-drinking rodents suggests that knocking back a few drinks every few days may swiftly reduce one's capacity to control alcohol intake. Scientists found signs of cognitive impairment ... > full story
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