Study Expands Understanding of Korsakoff's Syndrome
New research finds that deficiencies in the hippocampus play a key role in alcoholism-related Korsakoff's syndrome, a memory disorder. California A.A. Meetings
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Staying sober and healthy during the holiday season is not always easy. These articles offer tips on dealing with many aspects of the surviving the holidays safely. New York Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
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A reflection of the day for every day of the year from visitors to the About Alcoholism site. Thank You!
Thank you for visiting the Alcoholism site at About.com. Alcohol Reaction Drug List
There are very few drugs than can be safely taken while drinking alcohol. Check this list before taking medications. Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers
A list addresses and telephone numbers of alcohol and substance abuse treatment centers in the United States. Cybriety Medallions
For the first time on the Internet, you can now pick up a Cybriety Annivesary Medallion. Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers
The definitive source for finding lists of Alcohol Treatment Centers which have web sites on the net. The Child
The child. Ecstasy Use Falls for Second Year in a Row
The proportion of American 10th- and 12th-grade students who reported using the drug ecstasy in the prior 12 months has fallen by more than half just since 2001. Teen Drug Abuse Declines Across Wide Front
The 2003 Monitoring the Future survey shows an 11 percent decline in drug use by 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students over the past two years. Substance Abuse FAQ
Here are the questions most often asked about alcoholism and substance abuse along with their answers. Tips for Office Celebrations
There are several measures employers can take in attempt to minimize any negative consequences of alcohol consumption, if they choose to make alcohol available at office parties.
Baclofen Holds Promise for Cocaine Treatment
Baclofen used in conjunction with substance abuse counseling significantly reduced cocaine use in recovering addicts compared to placebo coupled with counseling. Blocking Neurotransmitter May Help Alcoholics
New study of neurotransmitters is the first to show that a compound that blocks NPY activity may be useful for alcohol treatment. Antisocial Alcoholics Are Emotionally Unavailable
Dysfunction in brain regions that govern how humans relate to their environment and make adaptive decisions may in turn facilitate the development of alcoholism through maladaptive, disinhibited behavior. Not All Angry Drinkers Get Aggressive
A study of three different components of anger – affective, cognitive and behavioral – has found that it is behavioral anger that contributes the most to alcohol-related aggression among both men and women. Self-Medication Can Lead to Dependence
The average lifetime prevalence of alcoholism among individuals with social anxiety disorder is 20 percent compared to about a 10 percent lifetime prevalence of alcoholism in the general population. Minnesota Treatment Centers
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