Alcohol Treatment and Rehab:
Articles on Alcohol Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism.
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Aug 21st, 2009
The social use, misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is a growing concern in Vermont.
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Aug 20th, 2009
The rapidly growing vine kudzu may put a strangle hold on alcoholism, according to a report to be published in the November issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Recent investigations show that kudzu contains compounds that decreases alcohol intake in laboratory animals.
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Aug 19th, 2009
Many baby boomers are continuing to use illicit drugs as they grow older, causing the rate of illicit drug use to go up within the 50 to 59 year old age segment of the population.
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Aug 19th, 2009
Professor Gerhard Gmel will give a free public lecture on Monday 2 November 2009 on: 'The Impact of Brief Treatments for Problem Drinkers'.
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Aug 18th, 2009
Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil, MD, said the most recent drug overdose data shows that the heroin problem continues to be a serious concern in New Mexico.
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Aug 17th, 2009
College students are moving back into the dorm. Schools and parents worry about binge drinking that may plague our young people. A new study shows that we may also need to worry about binge drinking in the over 50 crowd.
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Aug 12th, 2009
Raising awareness about substance abuse will help better equip youth to make informed decisions about their futures and their health.
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Aug 11th, 2009
A man who drinks moderate or high amounts of alcohol over the course of his life appears to raise his risk for developing certain kinds of cancer and having a greater need for health insurance.
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Aug 8th, 2009
Can heavy alcohol use increase your risk of lung cancer? Yes, according to the results of a large study just completed by cancer researchers and epidemiologists in Canada. Heavy drinkers also have a significantly increased risk of esophageal, colon, liver, stomach, prostate, and pancreatic cancers.
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Aug 7th, 2009
A woman is driving her car down the street. She is weaving back and forth and speeding. An officer nearby observes that she has three children sitting in the backseat. If the officer does not stop her, then a potentially fatal accident could occur, most likely killing not just her, but her children as well. This woman is driving under the influence of alcohol. Female DUI’s are becoming more and more common.
