More than just abstinence, according to proposed definition
Abstinence from alcohol and drugs is just the starting point in defining “recovery” for people with substance abuse disorders, according to a paper in the October issue of the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (JSAT). [continue reading…]
“How much do I drink?” pondered Linda Withers as she took another sip of Foster’s lager served, as usual, in an oversized wine glass in the lounge bar of her local pub, the Rose and Crown. “Well, I don’t fall over every day,” she laughs. “But I admit we are a boozy lot.”
The Independent, Oct. 17, 2007.
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New summary of surveys shows 4th, 5th and 6th graders have already started drinking
WASHINGTON, DC, August 31, 2007— As schools reopen around the country, a new study finds that parents and teachers should pay attention to alcohol prevention starting as early as fourth grade. [continue reading…]
Alcohol and smoking can be harmful, if not deadly. While the desire for these substances can be due to environmental cues, genomic factors also play an important role. The etiology of these desires is multifactorial and a result of complex interactions with the environment. Adoption and twin studies have shown that the use of these substances is likely to be inherited. Such studies have provided evidence that one’s sex can influence the genetic factors for alcohol and tobacco use. [continue reading…]
