Alcoholism Blog

For the first time scientists have demonstrated a model that may explain how alcohol stimulates tumor growth. Alcohol fuels the production of a growth factor that stimulates blood vessel development ... Read More

For those locked into an abusive relationship, getting help is not always as simple as just leaving. In fact, leaving without a plan could be more dangerous than staying in ... Read More

Brain imaging studies have found that cigarette smoking can both exacerbate alcohol-induced damage as well as independently cause brain damage. Roughly 80 percent of alcohol-dependent individuals report smoking regularly. Read More: ... Read More

Research indicates that two of the most common anxiety disorders found among alcoholics – social phobia and panic disorder – are more strongly associated with alcohol relapse than other anxiety ... Read More

A study of the effects of moderate to heavy prenatal alcohol exposure on cognitive function confirms earlier findings of slower processing speed and efficiency, particularly when cognitive tasks involve working ... Read More

The successful treatment of most diseases relies heavily upon an early diagnosis, but most individuals with alcoholism or alcohol-abuse problems evade detection until severe medical, legal and/or social consequences ... Read More

Instead of picking someone to remain sober and be the designated driver, a new study has found that many young people are choosing the "least drunk" of their group to ... Read More

A research of domestic violence-related deaths has revealed that in 83 percent of the cases the victim was either separated or about to terminate the relationship, giving scientific basis for ... Read More

Preliminary test show that the use of the antidepressant Bupropion can help in the treatment of methamphetamine addiction by reducing the meth "high" and reducing cravings prompted by visual cues. Researchers ... Read More

With a significant rise in the number of young people diagnosed with AIDS, the National Institute on Drug Abuse is launching a campaign to increase public awareness of the link ... Read More

Research has revealed that heavy drinking usually declines as people get older, but the rate of decline is slower for men, compared to women, and slower for smokers, compared to ... Read More

Individuals with a family history of alcoholism tend to have a biological dysfunction in their response to stress before they develop drinking problems that others exhibit only after alcohol problems ... Read More

Within five years after Mack W. Metcalf and his estranged wife, Virginia G. Merida, split a $34 million winning lottery ticket, both were dead -- him of complications due to ... Read More

"Meth Mouth" is a term used to describe the mouth of a methamphetamine user because of the rampant tooth decay that is seen in users. Although one observe believes that ... Read More