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<LI>Chronic alcoholism has long been associated with neuropsychological deficits</LI>
<LI>These deficits include an inability to maintain attention</LI>
<LI>A recent study examined the cerebral basis of involuntary attention shifting in…
Why Some People Just Can’t Seem to Pay Attention
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Among HMO Patients
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<LI>Many alcohol and drug treatment programs have been merged since the early 1990s</LI>
<LI>Yet a study has found that alcohol-only and alcohol-and-other-drug dependent clients appear to have different treatment needs and risk factors for developing drug…
On the Cutting Edge of Brain Gene Analysis
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<LI>Alcohol targets the central nervous system to produce its effects</LI>
<LI>Researchers have for the first time used a new technique called gene array technology to analyze brain gene expression in human alcoholism</LI>
<LI>Chronic…
Injuries on the Job: The Effects of Problem Drinking
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<LI>Problem drinking is well known to contribute to a number of accidents and personal injuries</LI>
<LI>The association between problem drinking and workplace injuries is less well known</LI>
<LI>One study found that heavy drinkers who…
Impulsiveness, Aggression, Alcohol and Adolescents
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<LI>Adolescents with alcohol problems often manifest impulsive, aggressive, and antisocial behaviors</LI>
<LI>One type of adult alcoholism (Type II) is likewise characterized by antisocial behavior, and may be linked to a decrease in function of the…
Searching for Anxiety Relief in Alcohol Can Be Dangerous
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<LI>Practically everyone experiences some degree of anxiety in his or her lives</LI>
<LI>Anxiety sensitive (AS) individuals have a fear of anxiety symptoms themselves</LI>
<LI>Many people with alcohol problems have higher AS levels than…
Alcohol and Smoking: Why They Go Together
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<LI>Alcoholics, the heaviest of drinkers, are also the heaviest of smokers</LI>
<LI>A recent study found that nicotine is especially rewarding in smokers in recovery from alcoholism compared to smokers with no history of alcoholism</LI>
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Alcohol, Friends and Courtship
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<LI>Drinking among adults has traditionally been linked to individual characteristics</LI>
<LI>The influence of friends on adult drinking habits may have been underestimated</LI>
<LI>The year before marriage is considered a key…
Beyond the French Paradox
- Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the single largest killer of U.S. males and females
- CHD is caused by partial or complete clogging of the coronary arteries that nourish the heart
- Atherosclerosis refers to the accumulation of fatty streak lesions in the coronary arteries…
Fine-Tuning Naltrexone Treatment for Alcoholics
- In 1994, the Food and Drug Administration approved naltrexone for the treatment of alcoholism
- It has since proven to be highly effective for many in recovery, but it does not work for everyone
- A recent study has found that individual metabolism may be a factor in…