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  • What Did You Learn While in Rehab?

    About.com Alcoholism
    15 May 2012 | 7:10 pm

  • More than one in five pregnant white women smoke cigarettes

    ScienceDaily: Alcoholism News
    10 May 2012 | 10:35 am
    A new report shows that 21.8 percent of pregnant white women aged 15 to 44 currently (within the past 30 days) smoked cigarettes. The study also showed that cigarette smoking levels among pregnant white women were significantly higher than the levels among pregnant black women (14.2 percent) and pregnant Hispanic women (6.5 percent) in the same 15 to 44 age range.

  • Novel Approach To Stimulate Immune Cells Has Potential For Treatment Of Immune Diseases And Cancer

    Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today
    14 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to stimulate activity of immune cell opiate receptors, leading to efficient tumor cell clearance...

  • Depression

    MedicineNet Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Specialty
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Title: DepressionCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

  • Amanda de Cadenet Starts ‘The Conversation’

    WebMD Health
    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    The LA-based photographer’s new show dishes body image, motherhood, healthy aging, and more with top women celebrities.
 
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  • More than one in five pregnant white women smoke cigarettes

    10 May 2012 | 10:35 am
    A new report shows that 21.8 percent of pregnant white women aged 15 to 44 currently (within the past 30 days) smoked cigarettes. The study also showed that cigarette smoking levels among pregnant white women were significantly higher than the levels among pregnant black women (14.2 percent) and pregnant Hispanic women (6.5 percent) in the same 15 to 44 age range.

  • TV alcohol advertising may play role in underage drinking

    29 Apr 2012 | 7:54 am
    Minors who were familiar with television alcohol advertisements were more likely to have tried alcoholic beverages and binge drink than those who could not recall seeing such ads, according to a new study.

  • Curbing college binge drinking: What role do 'alcohol expectancies' play?

    18 Apr 2012 | 10:20 am
    Alcohol expectancy challenges, or social experiments aimed at challenging one's beliefs about the rewards of drinking, can successfully reduce both the quantity of alcohol consumed and the frequency of heavy or binge drinking among college students.

  • Feelings of immaturity accompany alcohol misuse into adulthood

    17 Apr 2012 | 9:26 am
    Tipping back one too many cocktails during an individual's early 20s doesn't correlate to a personal sense of immaturity; however if this habit doesn't stop as they reach age 30, young adults can feel psychologically underdeveloped, according to a new study. Helping young adults acknowledge their mental impulse to "sober up" as they mature can improve substance abuse intervention programs.

  • Teen alcohol and illicit drug use and abuse starts earlier than you might think

    2 Apr 2012 | 3:26 pm
    A survey of a nationally representative sample of US teenagers suggests that most cases of alcohol and drug abuse have their initial onset at this important period of development. The median age at onset was 14 years old for regular alcohol use or abuse with or without dependence; 14 years old for drug abuse with dependence; and 15 years old for drug abuse without dependence.
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    Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today

  • Novel Approach To Stimulate Immune Cells Has Potential For Treatment Of Immune Diseases And Cancer

    14 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to stimulate activity of immune cell opiate receptors, leading to efficient tumor cell clearance...

  • 21.8% Of Pregnant White Women Smoke

    13 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    According to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 21.8% of pregnant white women between the ages of 15 to 44 years smoked cigarettes within the past 30 days, which is considerably higher compared with the smoking levels amongst pregnant Black women (14.2%) and pregnant Hispanic women (6.5%) within the same age range...

  • Changes Triggered In Brain's Neuron Structure By Chronic Cocaine Use

    11 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Chronic exposure to cocaine reduces the expression of a protein known to regulate brain plasticity, according to new, in vivo research on the molecular basis of cocaine addiction. That reduction drives structural changes in the brain, which produce greater sensitivity to the rewarding effects of cocaine...

  • Facebook Addiction - New Psychological Scale

    11 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Researchers in Norway have published a new psychological scale to measure Facebook addiction, the first of its kind worldwide. They write about their work in the April 2012 issue of the journal Psychological Reports. They hope that researchers will find the new psychometric tool useful in investigating problem behavior linked to Facebook use...

  • A New Abused Drug Is Methoxetamine (MXE), Sold On The Internet As A "Legal" Alternative To Ketamine

    10 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    A group of researchers from the IMIM (Hospital del Mar Research Institute) and from the INAD (Hospital del Mar Neuropsychiatry and Addictions Institute) has participated in an international study aiming to give a general overview at a chemical, pharmacological and behavioural level of a recently appeared new chemical compound, according to the Recreational Drugs European Networ...
 
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  • Amanda de Cadenet Starts ‘The Conversation’

    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    The LA-based photographer’s new show dishes body image, motherhood, healthy aging, and more with top women celebrities.

  • Infant Head Lag May Signal Autism

    16 May 2012 | 11:06 am
    Infants who show developmental delays in head and neck muscle control may be at increased risk for autism, a new study suggests.

  • Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising

    16 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    The CDC today released its annual state of the union’s health, and there’s good news and bad. We’re living longer, for example. But we’re also gaining more weight.

  • First At-Home HIV Test Nears Approval

    15 May 2012 | 6:11 pm
    An FDA advisory panel says the agency should approve over-the-counter sale of the OraQuick home HIV test. Results take only 20 minutes. One problem: About 1 in 14 people with HIV will get a negative result.

  • New Sunscreen Guide: 1 in 4 Products Deemed Safe

    15 May 2012 | 5:55 pm
    With warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working Group has just released a new edition of their popular sunscreen guide.
 
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  • Major Facts of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

    admin
    2 May 2012 | 12:19 am
    Alcohol abuse is one of the most prominent issues in the country. However, due to focus on drug abuse, alcohol issues are often neglected which has increased the risks among common people across the globe. The misconceptions prevalent among social arenas about alcoholism and alcohol abuse are perilous too. People need to acknowledge facts about alcohol abuse to ensure that they don’t opt for unsafe measures that can eventually increase the health risks. Most people believe that alcohol abuse isn’t a disease. Contrary to this, facts prove that it’s a deadly disease which is caused by…

  • Is Drug Abuse a Psychological Disorder?

    admin
    18 Apr 2012 | 1:42 am
    There are certain assumptions made about drug diseases every year. And most of them are prone to be forgotten and others there are strong attempts to explore them. Among them is the discussion over whether pronouncing drug abuse to be a psychiatric disorder and is quite complicated. Professionals have collaboratively introduced their reports on the very issue. The studies differ on various factors too. According to the reports carried out by a group of doctors in Manhattan, they found a connection between psychiatric disorders and drugs/alcohol. The reports have proven that excessive…

  • Is Drug Abuse Deadlier than Alcohol Abuse?

    admin
    22 Mar 2012 | 8:19 am
    Unlike other treatment programs represented by the drug rehab centers, alcohol treatment programs are often neglected by the clients for various reasons. The foremost reason behind this rampant concept is the fact that people assume drug addiction to be the most severe of all which is untrue without a doubt. According to the reports and the studies, alcohol addiction or abuse is dangerous as other concepts—actually even more severe. There are various laws that have been imposed on prescription drugs flourishing business lately and that are direct indications to its downfall in some ways.

  • Is Detoxifying the Drug Abuse Vital?

    admin
    12 Mar 2012 | 7:37 am
    Even after the application of modern technology and tools, drug and alcohol abuse are seemingly rampant.  Most of the procedures that are encouraged to be beneficial still have several criticisms. Detoxification is one such procedure that undergoes a phase of complications and suspicions. Due to its simplicity, many tend to not believe on its credibility on whole. Most patients and the supporters seem to be increasingly relying on other procedures. What they seem to neglect is the very foundation of the treatment is detoxification. As a matter of fact, detoxification helps patients…

  • Alcohol v/s Cancer

    admin
    16 Jan 2012 | 10:21 am
    Contrary to conceptions, the consumption of alcohol dates back to ancient history. The consumption of alcohol is quite common in our society despite universally known truths about how can it lead to various fatal diseases. One of the major risks that is rendered by excessive alcohol consumption is cancer. There are various controversies behind supporting these facts however there are some proven revelations by experts and scientists alike which differs the conception held by a large section of people. In an online article posted by American Cancer Society, there are various ways as to which…
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  • Addiction diagnoses to rise

    Jason Schwartz
    13 May 2012 | 7:06 am
    I’ve posted before about problems with the proposed approach to addiction in the DSM-5. These changes were intended to clear up language problems, specifically the conflation of dependence and addiction leading to “false positives” for addiction. Looks like the DSM-5 is causing its own language problems before it’s even adopted. [emphasis mine] Many scholars believe that the new manual will increase addiction rates. A study by Australian researchers found, for example, that about 60 percent more people would be considered addicted to alcohol under the new manual’s…

  • Happy Mother's day... Is it hurt, pain or all in all Praise and celebration?

    United Christian Inner-City Ministry
    13 May 2012 | 6:08 am
    I am happy and I am sad today on Mother’s day. I am happy because I know my mother is in Heaven and she is praising God for bringing me to Him and I am now His Child. I am happy because I know my son Cory Donovan Cliborne is in Heaven and he is looking down on mommy as the mother he always wanted and God finally brought her to him. These are blessed things to be praise God for today on Mother’s day 2012. I also am so happy because I have been reunited with two of the four children to whom are still here on earth. I was reunited with my son Nick Huncherick in 2010 and reunited…

  • To be pondered upon

    Riversurfer
    12 May 2012 | 11:05 pm
    I haven’t dreamt about my younger brother for many years, but last night I dreamt that he returned (he died in 1994, when 19 years old). In my dream I did not question his return and did what I had longed for doing for so very long; I gave him a great, big, warm hug and I cried. We didn’t hug in my family when I grew up. But as an adult, particularily over the last six seven or eight years, I changed and started hugging my mum and tell her that I love her. I remember in the beginning how awkward hugging, or saying “I love you”, felt for both me and mum. But practice…

  • 4 tramadol, 5 lortab, 1 woodchuck cider, 1 neurontin yesterday...7 lortab today and one glass of Vihno Verde...

    stopthehamsterwheel
    12 May 2012 | 10:17 pm
    I realized that I should give a little more background information. Ya see…when you stare death in the face, it changes you!! It reaches down into your soul and shakes you up a bit. I believe it can go one of two ways: 1. It can scare you into thinking that somehow you can control your life from that point on…or 2. you learn PROFOUNDLY to let go of control…let go of thinking you can predict the outcome of most situations. My bout with breast cancer enlightened me beyond belief. My journey in recovery this far was the foundation that I needed to help me be open-minded and…

  • 40 days without alcohol

    jasontracy
    12 May 2012 | 8:21 pm
    When the problems started, one of the things that became clear is that in order to help fix what was going on, I needed a new job. I’m not the type that enjoys selling myself, so I knew this was going to be an extra level of stress above what was already going on. I also actually enjoyed the job I had, other than the compensation & benefits. It was going to be hard jumping out of an airplane that wasn’t crashing. I have never been an alcoholic. I do feel, though, that I have the ability to be one. There is some genetic history that would lead me to think so. I’ve also…
 
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    The Discovering Alcoholic

  • Just one more…

    Screedler
    13 May 2012 | 8:38 pm
    No, not that – one more about catnip!

  • Catnip PSA’s

    Screedler
    12 May 2012 | 9:44 pm
    I’ve posted a good many PSA’s on this site.  But none like these.  Let’s have a little fun on this Caturday. Law enforcement officials, cat counselors, and state legislators agree—catnip (called “Nip” on the streets) is tearing apart families and destroying lives. Please take a second to read these important catnip PSAs and share them with your cats or kittens. Nip: Not even once.   for more Catnip PSA’s check the rest out at BuzzFeed – http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/important-catnip-psas

  • Thomas Kinkade Killed By Resentments…aka Alcohol and Valium

    Screedler
    9 May 2012 | 8:13 pm
    Thomas Kinkade, the self proclaimed “painter of light” had a dark side too.   At one time in his life, Kinkade was probably the most financially succesful living painter of modern times;  reportedly earning  $53 million for his work in the period 1997 to 2005,  after opening hundreds of his  Thomas Kinkade Signature Galleries shops in malls across America.  Mr. Kinkade died at his Monte Sereno, California  home on April 6, at the age of 54, of respiratory depression as a result of a high concentration of ethanol combined with benzodiazepine use. Kinkade had…

  • R.I.P. – Adam Yauch Beastie Boy #1

    Screedler
    4 May 2012 | 6:46 pm
    Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of  the Beastie Boys, passed away today after a three-year battle with cancer. The multi-instrumentalist/film director was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 after discovering a tumor in a salivary gland in his neck. MCA arrived on the scene as the beer drinking, pot smoking, gangsta who fought for our right to party.  As a college student back in the glory days of MTV, you could say I looked up to him for all the wrong reasons.  But like me, he changed.  Over the years he transcended that persona and embraced sobriety and became a dedicated…

  • Laurie Dhue at Renew – Recovering Out Loud

    Screedler
    2 May 2012 | 7:34 pm
    This morning Fox News clued me in to the fact that their former super anchor Laurie Dhue is the subject of  a recent and revealing article for Renew Magazine.  For those not familiar with Renew, I think of it as the magazine you see on the coffee table at your recovery center of choice.  It’s very well done, as is their website and well worth a visit.  But you probably wont find anything about SynchroDestiny there…jk.  I recently bookmarked it as one of my favorites. Excerpt from the article “Recovering Out Loud’ by By Steve Diogo “There are so many…
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    Alcoholism Blog

  • May 15, About Alcohol Rehab

    15 May 2012 | 8:01 am
    About Alcohol Rehab outlines the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism outlining the symptoms and issues of each...

  • May 12, Alcoholism Recovery Now

    12 May 2012 | 2:04 pm
    Alcoholism Recovery Now is a weekly radio show focusing on learning how to recover from alcoholism and addiction.

  • May 3, iPhone Apps Redefining College Drinking

    3 May 2012 | 11:41 am
    Just wanted to drop you a line about college drinking. As a content manager for Bestcollegesonline.com, I’m responsible for researching other blogs in

  • May 3, Trudy again, sober or not?

    3 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    Hello Joe, I am returning for another question. My husband is now about 7 months sober and still attending AA, working weekly with his sponsor who gets

  • Apr 17, Antidepressant Medication

    17 Apr 2012 | 2:16 pm
    Antidepressant Medication not the only Solution; Never mind the underlying issues contributing to a disease or chronic condition, take a pill...
 
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  • INFOGRAPHIC: The Financial Implications of a DUI

    Shevonne Polastre
    19 Apr 2012 | 12:16 pm
    We are in the middle of Alcohol Awareness Month. The people at Total DUI have created this infographic showing how much money you waste by getting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI). What is a DUI? It is driving a vehicle while intoxicated. Here are some facts for the infographic: - It costs the public $51.1 billion for alcohol-induced traffic incidents. - You might pay upt o $2,000 for a DUI - Court costs can be between $150 – $2,000, and this does not include an attorney - Attorney frees can be between $2,000 – $25,000 We haven’t even discussed the time you will be spending…

  • Binge Drinking News from Around the World

    Shevonne Polastre
    18 Apr 2012 | 10:24 am
    In the United States, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, alcohol abuse and drugs increase the chance of a person committing suicide. Alcohol can cause a person suffering from depression from feeling worse, which can lead to thoughts of suicide. Additionally, it makes a person feel invincible, and this impulsive behavior can make someone seriously injure himself/herself. One out of six people who suffer from alcohol problems will die by taking their own lives.  Learn more… In the UK, gym owner Luiciano Magari was discovered on Feburary 14 dead…

  • Free Government Publications on Binge Drinking and Underage Drinking

    Shevonne Polastre
    17 Apr 2012 | 12:51 pm
    USA.gov has a collection of publications discussion different alcohol-related problems and some tips on how to reach a solution.  Guess what? They are all free.  Go to their site, and download the ones you are interested in. The following are the ones they have on their site: Alcohol: A Women’s Health Issue View More Details This brochure talks about the exposure and effects of alcohol on women over their lifetime. Ask, Listen, Learn – How to Talk to Your Adolescent About Alcohol View More Details Explains the dangers of alcohol. Gives tips on when and how to start a…

  • INFOGRAPHIC: Problems with Alcohol

    Shevonne Polastre
    16 Apr 2012 | 9:16 am
    Military Pathways has created a great infographic that shows the negative affects that alcohol can have on a person. Some of the key points of the infographic: - Men have 12.5 binge drinking episodes in a year - 47 percent of men have reported binge drinking in the past 30 days - 5.3 million of women in the U.S. have drinking episodes that threaten their health and safety - 37 percent of 9th grade girls who have reported drinking in the past month - 17 percent of those girls have participated in binge drinking - Women are more likely to develop alcohol hepatitis (liver inflammation) than men…

  • Razoo’s Twive and Receive

    Shevonne Polastre
    11 Apr 2012 | 6:57 pm
    Twive and Receive is a 24-hour online giving competition where communities across America like yours will compete to win $30,000 in award money for a local nonprofit. Communities fundraise using Twitter, other social networks, and electronic media. The top three nonprofits that raise the most money* get a share of the $30,000 award.
 
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