News tagged with heavy drinkers
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Stronger alcohol 'buzz' predicts future binge drinking problems
For some people, alcohol is a social lubricant. For others, it's an unpleasant downer. New research shows that a person's response to alcohol can predict their future drinking behavior, including their frequency of binge ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 04, 2011 |
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For alcoholics, new help in abstaining -- without thinking about it
Alcoholism is a tough addiction to kick. Eventually, most people return to drinking. But some Dutch and German psychological scientists have tested a short-term regime that promises to help alcoholics stay sober. Their study ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 01, 2011 |
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Why problem drinking during adolescence is never a 'phase'
The Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI) is widely used to assess adolescent drinking-related problems. The predictive power of RAPI scores, however, has not been examined on a longitudinal basis. A new study of RAPI has ...
Feb 15, 2011 |
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Heavy drinkers consume less over time, but not at 'normal' levels
Problem drinkers in the general population may reduce the amount of alcohol they consume over a period of years but not to the level of the average adult, according to a new study in the November issue of the Journal of St ...
Oct 27, 2010 |
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New analysis may help clarify the role of craving in addiction
Just-published research led by a psychologist at the University of Georgia shows that behavioral economic analysis may lead to an improved understanding of craving for alcohol and other drugs.
Jul 14, 2010 |
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Scottish people 'living dangerously'
Almost the entire adult population of Scotland (97.5%) are likely to be either cigarette smokers, heavy drinkers, physically inactive, overweight or have a poor diet. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Pu ...
Jun 10, 2010 |
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Risky drinkers less likely to take good care of themselves and seek medical care
Women and men who engage in frequent heavy drinking report significantly worse health-related practices, according to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study in the journal Addiction Research & Theory.
Mar 22, 2010 |
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Zero tolerance, zero effect: Stats show laws 'inert'
As college administrators, social scientists and law enforcement officials across the country continue to debate whether the drinking age should be 18 instead of 21, a Sam Houston State University economist challenges a related ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Sep 16, 2009 |
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Teetotallers more likely to be depressed
Abstaining from alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of depression according to a new study published in Addiction journal.
Aug 28, 2009 |
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Binge drinking linked with hemorrhagic stroke in Korean men
Frequent binge drinking may dramatically increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, according to a South Korean study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Jun 25, 2009 |
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'Extreme' college drinking and a sensation-seeking disposition lead to injury
Drinking on college campuses in the United States is a pervasive problem, leading to numerous problems. One study estimated that more than 500,000 college students suffered alcohol-related injuries in 2001. This study examined ...
May 24, 2009 |
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Acetaldehyde in alcohol -- no longer just the chemical that causes a hangover
A new study published today in the journal Addiction shows that drinking alcohol is the greatest risk factor for acetaldehyde-related cancer. Heavy drinkers may be at increased risk due to exposure from multiple sources.
Mar 20, 2009 |
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Moderate alcohol consumption may help seniors keep disabilities at bay
(PhysOrg.com) -- It is well known that moderate drinking can have positive health benefits — for instance, a couple of glasses of red wine a day can be good for the heart. But if you're a senior in good health, light to moderate ...
Jan 15, 2009 |
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Alcohol taxes have clear effect on drinking
With many local and national governments currently debating proposals to raise alcohol taxes, a timely new study published online today in the February edition of Addiction journal finds that the more alcoholic beverages cost, ...
Jan 15, 2009 |
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