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Older alcoholics ‘drink more’
Older alcoholics knock back far more than younger ones, and for those over 60 that means an average of 42.5 drinks every week, a US study released found today. The research, led by Linda Ginzer of Ohio State University and carried out in late November by the Gerontology Society of America, examined data from 43,000….
Choosing the Best Inpatient Heroin Treatment Centers
Heroin dependence can lead to serious side effects, overdose or even death if left untreated. Withdrawal during detox can be challenging and dangerous, inpatient heroin treatment centers provide the safest methods of treatment and care. Consider the safety, cost, location, medical care and effectiveness of inpatient heroin addiction treatment before making a final decision. Heroin….
Underage drinking problem highlighted
A few days before April, a young man, just 18 years old and a student at Waimea High School, was killed when he lost control of his pickup truck in the wee hours of a Sunday morning in Kekaha. His girlfriend was seriously injured and medivaced to O‘ahu for treatment. A press release from the….
Drinking Can Be Triggered By The Right Place And The Right Time
Strong cravings for alcohol can be sparked by the mere sight, smell and taste of a person’s favorite drink. Responses to such cues that are associated with the positive effects of drinking are a lead cause of relapse in abstinent alcoholics. Using a behavioral animal model, researchers of a new study, scheduled for publication in….
Young Europeans Drink To Increase Chance of Sex
A new study of young adults in nine European countries found that nearly one in four women and one in three men deliberately engage in binge drinking and drug use to improve their chances of sex. The study also found that young people were more at risk of unsafe sex while under the influence of….