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Treatment & Detox Guide
Introducing kids to alcohol can lead to binge drinking later in life
Researcher Caitlin Abar of the Prevention Research and Methodology Center at Pennsylvania State University suggested that parents enforce a zero-tolerance policy in the home. She also said that there is no scientific evidence to support the belief that prohibiting alcohol turns it into a “forbidden fruit” and encourages abuse. In an effort to see whether….
Malibu Outpatient Rehab: A Second Chance at Life
Seasons Recovery Center of Malibu, California is proud to provide outpatient rehab that offers recovering addicts a new beginning and a second chance at life. Tucked away in the tropical beaches of Malibu sits Seasons Recovery Center, a full scale treatment campus which features several residences over 5 acres of pristine landscape. The campus is….
Life with a 12-year-old alcoholic
Jane (not her real name) was faced with the shock discovery that her young son was drinking heavily when somebody knocked on her door to tell her he had collapsed in the street. At the age of 12, Alan, (not his real name) had drunk himself unconscious and was being revived by paramedics after attending….
Alcoholism: What you might not know
Concerns about alcohol abuse have been making headlines this week. A woman who drinks two glasses of wine every day is at risk for developing liver trouble, a doctor says. A woman who drinks two glasses of wine every day is at risk for developing liver trouble, a doctor says. First, the Indian state of….
Schizophrenia Linked To Dysfunction In Molecular Brain Pathway Activated By Marijuana
Alterations in a molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana may contribute to the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Expression of the cannabinoid 1 receptor (CB1R), the site of action of the main chemical ingredient of marijuana, is significantly….