Alcoholism
100 Articles & Excerpts
Beer-Belly Not Linked To Alcohol Drinking by eNotAlone.com The scientists from Sweden and Germany have come to the conclusion that a beer-belly is not associated with drinking alcohol, but is purely the result of genetics. A study of thousands of beer lovers discovered that in spite of the fact that people
Alcohol Related To One In 25 Deaths Worldwide by eNotAlone.com Alcohol consumption is attributed to one in every 25 deaths all across the world, according to a study from the Toronto-based Center for Addiction and Mental Health. The scientists came to the conclusion that effects of drinking are as harmful as those
Students Drink Booze More Than They Study by eNotAlone.com It has never been a secret or a surprise, that college students, and particularly freshmen, like to party and have fun. However, according to the survey by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, college students spend
On-Screen Alcohol Urges People To Grab A Bottle by eNotAlone.com For the first time ever, the experts are showing that there is a strong connection between watching movies and advertisements with lots of drinking scenes and an immediate desire in young people to reach for the bottle of beer or wine.
Guys Prefer Non-Drinking Ladies by eNotAlone.com Very often young ladies in college may be drinking in excess to impress or charm the counterparts of the opposite sex. However, the new study suggests that college guys actually are not quite impressed when women become their drinking buddies.
Problem Of Alcoholism by eNotAlone.com Men in developed countries have a 20 per cent increased risk of developing a problem of alcohol dependence during their lifetimes, according to American researchers from the University of California, San Diego.
Benefits Of The Alcohol for Seniors by eNotAlone.com It is not a secret for all of us that consuming a glass or two of wine every day can be good for the heart. But is it true that light to moderate alcohol drinking is actually good for elderly people and even may prevent the development of physical
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It Will Never Happen to Me! Children of Alcoholics: As Youngsters - Adolescents - Adults by Claudia A. Black, M.S.W., Ph.D. This little green book, as it has come to be known to hundreds of thousands of C.O.A.'s and A.C.O.A.'s, is meant to help the reader understand the roles children in alcoholic families adopt, the problems they face in adulthood as a result, and what they
The Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink by T. S. Arthur There are two remarkable passages in a very old book, known as the Proverbs of Solomon, which cannot be read too often, nor pondered too deeply. Let us quote them here: 1. Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; and whosoever is deceived
Preventing College-Age Alcohol Abuse by National Institute of Health Young adults going off to college can expect to be exposed to many new experiences. Unfortunately, one of them may be heavy drinking. Alcohol abuse is now a widespread problem on the nation's college campuses.
Discussing Drinking: A Back-to-School Conversation You Need to Have by National Institute of Health As college students arrive on campus this fall, it's a time of new experiences, new friendships and making memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately for many, it can also be a time of excessive drinking and dealing with its aftermath-vandalism
Functional Imaging of Craving by National Institute of Health To visualize brain activity associated with mental states, such as craving for alcohol and other drugs (AODs), researchers have begun to use functional imaging techniques. Three commonly used techniques are single photon emission computed tomography
Assessing Craving for Alcohol by National Institute of Health Craving for alcohol is common among alcohol-dependent people. Accordingly, measures to assess craving can play important roles in alcohol research as well as in alcoholism treatment.
Inducing Craving for Alcohol in the Laboratory by National Institute of Health Research on the mechanisms of craving often involves inducing craving in subjects in controlled settings. This article describes techniques that have been used to induce craving for alcohol, including exposing subjects to actual alcoholic beverages
Alcohol Craving Treatment by National Institute of Health Although many alcoholics experience craving, researchers have not yet developed a common, valid definition of the phenomenon. Numerous models of the mechanisms underlying craving have been suggested, however.
Can Your Children Drive You To Drink?: Stress and Parenting in Adults Interacting With Children With ADHD by National Institute of Health Several publications in the psychological literature support the theory that children are a major source of stress for their parents. Not surprisingly, parents of children with behavior problems - particularly children with attention deficit hyperactivity
Work Stress and Alcohol Use by National Institute of Health Employees who drink heavily or who abuse or are dependent on alcohol can undermine a workforce's overall health and productivity. To better understand the reasons behind employee abusive drinking and to develop more effective ways of preventing problem
Alcohol, Aging and Stress by National Institute of Health The body responds to stress through a hormone system called the hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis. Stimulation of this system results in the secretion of stress hormones (glucocorticoids).
The Role of Stress in Alcohol Use by National Institute of Health Addiction to alcohol or other drugs (AODs) is a complex problem determined by multiple factors, including psychological and physiological components. Stress is considered a major contributor to the initiation and continuation of AOD use
Uncontrollable Trauma, PTSD and Alcohol Addiction by National Institute of Health After a traumatic event, people often report using alcohol to relieve their symptoms of anxiety, irritability, and depression. Alcohol may relieve these symptoms because drinking compensates for deficiencies in endorphin activity following a traumatic
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