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Alcohol Abuse News



Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Thu Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
Mon Nov 17, 2008, 16:00
Risk factors study found little link between drinking and malignancies.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Exercise: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Aging: Misc


Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer
Mon Nov 17, 2008, 16:00
Certain of these tumors are rising in incidence, experts note.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Cancer: Throat, Cancer: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Booze Taxes Lower Alcohol-Linked Deaths
Thu Nov 13, 2008, 16:00
Alaska's alcohol tax increases tied to a drop in cirrhosis, cancer, study found
News Topics : Safety & Public Health, Behavior, Alcohol Abuse, Addiction


Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Bones
Thu Nov 06, 2008, 16:00
It interferes with bone metabolism and bone mass maintenance, study finds.
News Topics : Research & Development, Osteoporosis, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home
Tue Nov 04, 2008, 14:00
Special bond between doctor, parents opens way to discuss habits, offer treatment referrals.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Effects, Doctors, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids


Study Shows Hispanics Prefer Beer
Tue Nov 04, 2008, 17:00
Findings could lead to more targeted prevention efforts, researcher says
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Race, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Health Tip: Mixing Drinks With Medicines
Wed Oct 29, 2008, 09:00
Some drugs can become dangerous when used with alcohol, particularly for the elderly
News Topics : Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Aging: Misc


Kids Who Drink Before 15 Face Poor Health as Adults
Fri Oct 24, 2008, 12:00
They're 2 to 3 times more likely to develop substance dependence, study says.
News Topics : Parenting, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Drugs: Illicit, Child Development, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Struggling With Alcohol? Better Quit Smoking, Too
Fri Oct 24, 2008, 16:00
Studies suggest it may be best to kick both habits at once.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Addiction


Excess Drinking Shrinks the Brain
Mon Oct 13, 2008, 16:00
Too much alcohol has a greater effect on women, study found.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Men's Problems: Misc, Brain, Alzheimer's, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


ADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk
Mon Oct 06, 2008, 17:00
Study mirrors previous findings in boys, researchers say.
News Topics : Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Drugs: Misc, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids


Drinking Before 15 Boosts Risk of Later Alcohol Abuse
Thu Oct 02, 2008, 17:00
Study suggests delaying imbibing as late as possible, until 18 or older, is best.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Kids: Misc, Child Development, Behavior, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids, Addiction


Casual Smokers at Greater Risk for Alcohol-Use Disorders
Wed Sep 24, 2008, 17:00
Even non-daily puffers 16 times more likely to be hazardous drinkers, study says.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids, Addiction


Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk
Thu Sep 04, 2008, 16:00
Parental supervision undermined in 'disordered' areas where liquor is sold, study says.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Economic Status, Demographics, Child Psychology, Behavior, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids


College Freshmen See Rx Drug Misuse More Risky Than Alcohol, Pot
Wed Sep 03, 2008, 14:00
But surveys found cocaine viewed as most dangerous to health.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Effects, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids


Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Wed Aug 27, 2008, 09:00
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count.
News Topics : Stress, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pollution, Air, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Economic Status, Demographics, Cancer: Misc, Behavior, Alcohol Abuse


Women's Alcohol Use Tied to Delayed Childbearing
Wed Aug 20, 2008, 16:00
Abuse postponed reproductive onset in teen, adult females, but not in men, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Addiction


Drinking Problems Greater Among Returning Combat Veterans
Tue Aug 12, 2008, 16:00
Mental health issues also more common after war, studies show
News Topics : Trauma, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse


Americans Drinking Less Alcohol
Wed Aug 06, 2008, 16:00
Beer consumption is down, while wine consumption is up, study finds.
News Topics : Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse

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