Teens More Vulnerable to Addictions
Adolescents are more vulnerable than any other age group to developing nicotine, alcohol and other drug addictions because the regions of the brain that govern impulse and motivation are not yet fully formed. Online Step Study Group
Those interested in learning more about the 12-step program of recovery, or take the steps themselves, are now able to join small study groups which will meet in the chat rooms at the About Alcoholism site. Losing Brain Cells
A research study has found that the alcohol-damaged brain appears to compensate for alcohol-induced damage by "recruiting" other, unexpected brain regions. Nicotine-Patch Works, If You're Sober
Research indicates that nicotine replacement therapy works as well for smokers with long-term sobriety as it does for smokers without a history of alcoholism. Taste Test May Identify Alcoholism Risk
Individuals with a positive paternal history of alcoholism rate salty solutions as less pleasurable and sour solutions as more intense and less pleasurable than individuals with no paternal history of alcoholism. Alcohol Damages Day-To-Day Memory Function
A study at the University of Teesside in the United Kingdom finds that heavy alcohol consumption has a negative impact on day-to-day memory. Alcohol Facilitates Aggression
A study of drinkers' facial expressions of anger finds that drinking alcohol may place those individuals with a tendency toward anger at greater risk of becoming aggressive. Dietary Guidelines and Alcohol
The new U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Dietary Guidelines for Americans have a revised, tougher view of alcohol consumption. Anti-Drug Ads Work, Study Says
A new study that shows teens who see or hear anti-drug ads at least once a day have significantly stronger anti-drug attitudes and are up to 38 percent less likely to use drugs. Alcohol Listed as 'Known Carcinogen'
For the first time alcoholic beverages have been listed as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Brain Protein Linked to Drinking
Researchers have linked a protein found in the brain to both alcohol-seeking behavior and the sensitivity to the effects of alcohol intoxication. Cheap Beer and STDs
Cheap beer prices may account for increases in sexually transmitted diseases among young people, according to a report from the CDC. Images of Brain Damage
Innovations in imaging technology has helped alcohol researchers study how alcohol damages internal organs, such as the brain and the liver. Dual Diagnosis Program Directory
A directory for dual diagnosis of co-occurring mental illness and substance disorder treatment programs is now available on the internet. Substance Abuse in the 21st Century
Although medical science hopes to develop more tests and medications for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, communities already have available many tools to help. Alcohol and Behavior Problems
Adolescents, age 12 to 17, who use alcohol are more likely to report behavioral problems, especially aggressive, delinquent and criminal behaviors. Alcohol Weakens Body Defenses
Chronic drinkers may appear to be healthy, but if they do become ill or injured, they may find it more difficult to heal. Treatment for Teens
Treating adolescent addicts and alcoholics in adolescence-only centers has never been demonstrated to produce better recovery rates then treating them in multigenerational centers yet many professionals remain convinced of its superiority. Exposing the Children
More than one-fourth of all children in the United States are exposed to alcohol abuse or dependence in their families before they are 18. The Dangers of Non-Alcoholic Beer
Those trying to abstain from alcohol are warned against the use of non-alcoholic beer, now there may be scientific evidence to support the admonition. Marijuana Interferes With Attention
Sustained attention to timing-tasks was substantially altered in laboratory rats when they were given a synthetic cannabinoid - a compound similar to the naturally occurring one in marijuana. Fighting For Insurance Coverage
The proposed law would prohibit health insurers from erecting discriminatory barriers to chemical dependency treatment, such as co-payments, deductibles or limited treatment stays that are different from other medical and surgical services. Prevention Guidelines for Parents
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention recently launched A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free, a comprehensive Web site that provides pertinent prevention information and guidelines. Online Recovery Survey Published
People from every geographic area and all age groups use the Internet to recover from the effects of alcoholism in their lives or in their families, but online recovery services users are twice as likely to be female, according to a recently published survey. A.A. Works Best, Study Says
Individuals who were encouraged to cut down on their drinking by fellow Alcoholics Anonymous members were three times more likely to be abstinent a year after their first treatment for alcoholism, compared to individuals who received no support. | 