Alcohol dependence

Parents Encouraged to Talk About Underage Drinking

Parents encouraged to talk about underage drinking
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When the brain is damaged by alcohol during the developmental stage, the brain attempts to repair itself and hard-wires the learned behavior of alcohol dependence, according to Education Specialty Publishing. Other than brain damage, … For example… Continue reading

Jets QB Opens Up About His Ongoing Battle With Drug Addiction and Mental Illness

Jets QB opens up about his ongoing battle with drug addiction and mental illness
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The Washington U. study was commissioned by ESPN, with additional funding by the National Institute on Drug Abuse., and published in the international medical journal, Drug and Alcohol Dependence.Tags: NFL,… Continue reading

Shreveport Girl Overcomes Near-Drowning

Shreveport girl overcomes near-drowning
Filed under: alcohol rehab ct

Many wonder if her survival is due to the quick action of the bystanders, CPR or the treatment. "It's just blessings after blessings," her mother said. "Who would have ever thought that I'd see 'Pray for Shelby' across the front page… Continue reading

Sexually Transmitted Oral Cancers Screened With Early Blood Test

Sexually transmitted oral cancers screened with early blood test
Filed under: alcohol abuse treatment centers

Oral, head and neck cancers are traditionally associated with heavy smoking and alcohol consumption, but over the past few decades rates of the diseases have increased dramatically, especially in Europe and North America. … significant… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment: Health Care Changes Mean Addiction Treatment Coverage in 2014 – FOX19.com … – FOX19

Health care changes mean addiction treatment coverage in 2014 – FOX19.com … – FOX19
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Health care changes mean addiction treatment coverage in 2014 – FOX19.com
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Changes in the federal health care overhaul means insurance companies will have to pay for alcohol and drug addiction… Continue reading

Anti-Smoking Medication Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol Dependence – eNews Park Forest

Anti-smoking Medication Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol Dependence – eNews Park Forest
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Anti-smoking Medication Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol Dependence
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A smoking-cessation medication may be a viable option for the treatment of alcohol dependence, according to a study by scientists at the… Continue reading