Alcoholism

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

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

Does Drinking Reduce Stress?
by National Institute of Health
For centuries, people have used alcohol to relieve stress - that is, the interpretation of an event as signaling harm, loss, or threat. The organism usually responds to stress with a variety of behavioral, biological, and cognitive changes.