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Double the death rate from cirrhosis for 'blue collar' men
School of Population Health Professors Jake Najman and Gail Williams and Stockholm University's Professor Robin Room examined death rates among Australian men from liver cirrhosis between 1981 and 2002.   view more (2007-05-10)

Alcoholism-associated molecular adaptations in brain neurocognitive circuits
After many years of heavy drinking, alcohol produces pathological alterations in the brain. In many alcoholics these changes culminate in massive social deterioration and disorders of memory and learning.   view more (2008-07-09)

You are what you smoke
People use cannabis because it is part of their social identity, not just because they find it enjoyable, according to a paper in a symposium presented today, Saturday 31 March, to The British Psychological Society's Centenary Annual Conference, held at the SECC, Glasgow, by Professor Richard... view more (2001-03-20)

Particular treatments effective for alcohol dependence
Medical management combined with the drug naltrexone or with a specialized behavioral therapy can be effective treatments for alcohol dependence.   view more (2006-05-03)

Doubling of deaths from alcoholic liver disease - drug abuse during 1970s and 1980s may explain why
Middle-aged men could be at increased risk of death from liver disease, as a result of illicit intravenous drug use during the 1970s and 1980s, according to a study published today.   view more (2002-07-31)

Brain stress system presents possible treatment
A brain circuit that underlies feelings of stress and anxiety shows promise as a new therapeutic target for alcoholism, according to new studies by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).   view more (2008-02-27)

Alcohol dependence among women is linked to delayed childbearing
Alcohol use during the teen years can not only lead to subsequent alcohol problems, it can also lead to risky sexual behavior and a greater risk of early childbearing. An examination of the relationship between a lifetime history of alcohol dependence (AD) and timing of first childbirth across... view more (2008-08-20)

Young people are intentionally taking drink and drugs for better sex
Teenagers and young adults across Europe drink and take drugs as part of deliberate sexual strategies. Findings published today in BioMed Central's open access journal, BMC Public Health, reveal that a third of 16-35 year old males and a quarter of females surveyed are drinking alcohol to increase... view more (2008-05-09)

Anti-epileptic Drug Could Be Future Treatment Option For Alcoholism (pp 1666, 1677)
Authors of a US study in this week's issue of THE LANCET provide evidence that the anti-epileptic drug topiramate could be an effective future treatment for alcohol dependence. Bankole A Johnson from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA, and colleagues randomly... view more (2003-05-14)

Iowa State researchers explore turning fuel ethanol into beverage alcohol
Fuel ethanol could be cheaply and quickly converted into the purer, cleaner alcohol that goes into alcoholic drinks, cough medicines, mouth washes and other products requiring food-grade alcohol, say Iowa State University researchers.   view more (2006-08-28)

It's OK for men with high blood pressure to have a drink or two, new study finds
A prospective cohort study of nearly 12,000 men with hypertension found that men who drank moderately had reduced risk of heart attacks.   view more (2007-01-02)

Light to moderate drinking reduces risk of cardiac events, death
Older adults who consume one to seven alcoholic beverages a week may live longer and have a reduced risk for cardiac events than those who do not drink-an association that appears independent of the anti-inflammatory effects of alcohol.   view more (2006-07-25)

Study suggests sports stadiums serve alcohol to minors and intoxicated fans
In a novel study looking at the propensity of illegal alcohol sales at sports stadiums, researchers reported that nearly one in five people posing as underage drinkers, and three out of four seemingly intoxicated "fans" were able to buy alcohol at professional sporting events. They also... view more (2008-08-21)

Analysis of alcoholics' brains suggests treatment target
An analysis of brain tissue samples from chronic alcoholics reveals changes that occur at the molecular level in alcohol abuse - and suggests a potential treatment target, according to researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.   view more (2008-05-05)

Ultrasounds show mothers' drinking shrinks fetal brain
Routine ultrasounds show that heavy drinkers who continue to imbibe after learning they are pregnant may carry fetuses with reduced skull and brain growth compared to those of abstainers or quitters, says a new study.   view more (2006-04-28)

Chromosome regions containing genes related to alcohol addiction affect drinking behavior in smokers
Scientists have found in a study of tobacco users that their drinking behavior is linked to some of the same chromosome regions associated with alcohol addiction.   view more (2005-12-22)

Adolescent brains are insensitive to alcohol for a short time, but at great cost
Whereas brain development during adolescence may initially serve to "safeguard" youth from certain effects of alcohol such as intoxication and hangover, it will also likely make them more vulnerable to the longer-term effects of alcohol.   view more (2006-10-25)

Teenagers with one parent at risk of substance abuse
Teenagers from some single parent families are most likely to experiment with drugs, cigarettes and alcohol and experience some mental health issues.   view more (2004-08-24)

Study finds no support for claims that alcohol industry targets youth
A Penn State study finds no economic evidence that the alcohol beverage industry targets youth in its magazine ads, as alleged by critics.   view more (2006-07-10)

Moderate alcohol intake associated with better mental function in older women
Research involving more than 7,000 older women found that those who drink a moderate amount of alcohol have slightly higher levels of mental function than non-drinkers, particularly in verbal abilities, according to researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and colleagues.   view more (2006-06-01)

Malt Liquor Linked to Marijuana Use Among Young Adults
Drinking malt liquor -- the cheap, high-alcohol beverage often marketed to teens -- may put young adults at increased risk for alcohol problems and use of illicit drugs, particularly marijuana.   view more (2007-07-27)

Kids connect alcohol odors with mom's emotions
How children respond to the smell of alcoholic beverages is related to their mothers' reasons for drinking, according to a new study from the Monell Chemical Senses Center.   view more (2008-06-25)

Study finds 21st birthday binge drinking extremely common; can pose serious health hazards
The "21 for 21" ritual, where 21st birthday revelers attempt to down 21 alcoholic drinks, is highly prevalent among college students, according to new research.   view more (2008-05-20)

Smoking reduces alcohol's effects, likely encouraging more drinking
It's no mystery that many drinkers smoke, and many smokers drink. What is novel is a recent finding among rodents that nicotine can reduce blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) at dosage levels that could be achieved by human smokers. This may lead to more drinking.   view more (2006-07-25)

Binge drinkers have a disconnect between assessing their driving abilities and reality
While many people believe that alcohol-impaired (AI) drivers are usually alcoholics, in fact, 80 percent of AI incidents are caused by binge drinkers.   view more (2008-05-12)
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