Alcoholism
Articles Related to Alcoholism
- Drinking Higher Among Men in Low Income Neighborhoods
Does socioeconomic background make a difference when it comes to alcohol consumption? According to this Science Daily release, a study led by research Flora Matheson found that low-income neighborhood men consume more than three times as many alcoholic drinks each week as women in the same neighborhoods. Read More…
- Babies of Alcoholics Double the Average Risk for Crib Death
Babies of alcoholics are more likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study from the University of California in San Diego. The researchers found a link between increased numbers of SIDS tragedies on New Year’s Eve, a day when alcohol consumption is higher than average. Read More…
- Drug Use Increasing at Work
It is well understood that drug use at work is a high possibility when talking about healthcare providers, simply because drugs are easily accessible and some healthcare workers have learned how to circumvent the system. It is a completely different element to tackle when the drug use is committed by employees in the everyday workforce.
- Anterior Cingulate Cortex Activity May Indicate Risk for Alcohol Dependence
Previous research has found that activation of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is associated with risk factors for alcohol use disorders (such as low alcohol effects and positive alcohol expectations) among adolescents. This study used a spatial working-memory task to examine ACC activity among adults, finding that alcohol-dependent (AD) participants had a greater activation of the dorsal ACC (dACC) when compared to light and heavy social drinkers. Results will be published in the May 2010 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research and are currently available at Early View.
- Substance Abuse Rising among Canada’s Oil Workers
Canada’s oilpatch workers and their families are increasingly seeking help from employee assistance programs for substance abuse. Between 2006 and 2008, there was a 481$ increase in access to employee assistance programs (EAP), according to a new report prepared by Shepell-fgi Research Group.
- Patrick Kennedy Said He Saw Relapse Signs
Representative Patrick Kennedy told the Associated Press on Wednesday that he decided to enter an addiction treatment center because he was showing signs of relapse last month and had been under a great amount of stress.
- US Representative John Sullivan: A High-Functioning Alcoholic
When most people think of an alcoholic, they don’t think of a successful politician or highly paid doctor. Instead, they think of impoverished or homeless people or those who have hit “rock bottom.” But research shows that there are actually more alcoholics who function at high levels than stereotypical drunks.