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Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
THURSDAY, Nov.20 (HealthDay News) -- Variations in the genetic makeup of alcoholics may affect how much they drink, a new study suggests. And the key might be the brain's control of serotonin, a mood-influencing neurological...
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Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
THURSDAY, Nov.20 (HealthDay News) -- Variations in the genetic makeup of alcoholics may affect how much they drink, a new study suggests. And the key might be the brain's control of serotonin, a mood-influencing neurological...
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Specific DNA Variations Of The Serotonin Transporter Gene Can Influence Drinking Intensity
ScienceDaily (Nov.20, 2008) The brain's serotonergic system plays an important role in alcohol preference and consumption. New findings show that specific DNA sequence variations of the serotonin transporter gene can influence...
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The Genetics of Alcohol Abuse
Serotonin is a neurochemical that carries information between nerve cells in the brain, mediating the rewarding effects of alcohol, Ming D.Li, Ph. D., study author and a Jean and Ronald Butcher Professor at the University of...
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Update: Bush considers mental health bill 'historic'
By John E.Mulligan Journal Washington bureau WASHINGTON -- President Bush today told the sponsors of a landmark mental health bill -- including Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy -- that the new law will merit...
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Bush calls mental health parity bill 'historic'
WASHINGTON -- President Bush today told the sponsors of a landmark mental health bill -- including Rep.Patrick J. Kennedy and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy -- that the new law will merit commemoration in the presidential library that he...
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Extensive use of illicit alcohol worldwide according to new report
The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report released today by the International Center for ...
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Alcohol Disease Mortality Declines after Tax Increase
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov.17 -- Alcohol-related disease mortality decreased significantly and immediately in Alaska after two state tax increases on alcoholic beverages, according to a statistical model derived from 29 years of...
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Exploring the health and protective benefits of light to moderate alcohol consumption
Contact: Michael A.Collins, Ph. mcollin@lumc.edu 708.216.4560 Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research While the physiological damage and social havoc created by ...
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Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
THURSDAY, Nov.20 (HealthDay News) -- Variations in the genetic makeup of alcoholics may affect how much they drink, a new study suggests. And the key might be the brain's control of serotonin, a mood-influencing neurological...
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Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says THURSDAY, Nov.20 (HealthDay News) -- Variations in the genetic makeup of alcoholics may affect how much they drink, a new study suggests. And the key might be the...
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Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
THURSDAY, Nov.20 (HealthDay News) -- Variations in the genetic makeup of alcoholics may affect how much they drink, a new study suggests. And the key might be the brain's control of serotonin, a mood-influencing neurological...
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Party drinking or drinking problem?
From sexual antics with co-workers to acts of violence and embarrassing text messages, alcohol fuels a number of 'bad behaviors' at workplace and family holiday parties, according to a new study commissioned by Caron Treatment Centers,...
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Psychiatric Risk Factors for Suicide in the Alcohol-dependent Patient
Conner KR et al.- Suicide is a serious public health concern. In 2004, more than 32,000 individuals died by suicide in the United States, exceeding the number of deaths by homicide that year. This number represents only a small...
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Migrants to the USA less likely to develop mood, anxiety disorders
MedWire News: Several immigrant groups living in the USA have a decreased risk for developing mood and anxiety disorders relative to the native population, but only if they emigrated at age 13 years or older, study results show.This ...
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Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
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Listerine Conquers Athlete's Foot
A few weeks ago I heard Listerine mentioned for jock itch.I didnt have jock itch, but I was suffering from a very persistent case of athlete's foot. I had used several over-the-counter medications for weeks with no results. I daubed...
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Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations: Bipolar Patients with Comorbid Substance Use Disorders
Salloum I et al.- Comorbidity of bipolar disorder (BD) and alcoholism and substance use disorders (SUDs) represents a serious public health problem and a major challenge to treatment systems. Those with mania were 6 times more...
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Report finds extensive use of illicit alcohol
The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report released today by the (ICAP).The report focuses...
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How Fattening Are Your Drinks? Americans Average More Than 6,000 Calories a Month from Alcohol, Study Finds
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov.17 (AScribe Newswire) -- As the holidays draw near, tempting even the most cautious Americans to overeat and drink, some will search for ways to avoid excessive calories. Holiday candy and desserts are obvious...
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Alcohol sponsorship promotes hazardous drinking in sportsmen
Sportspeople, who are sponsored by the alcohol industry, are more likely to engage in binge drinking than those with no alcohol sponsors, according to a new study.This is due to the fact that apart from sponsoring payment of...
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Smoking, alcohol consumption linked to cancer risk
alcohol consumption linked to cancer risk HemOncToday Welcome, Guest Posted November 18, 2008 , alcohol consumption linked to cancer risk AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Researchers from the Netherlands have found an...
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Smoking, alcohol linked to esophageal, stomach cancer
Washington, November 18 : Smoking and boozing can raise the risk of certain common throat and stomach cancers, according to Dutch researchers.The study has found that smoking is associated with two forms of esophageal cancer as well as a...
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Smoking, alcohol linked to esophageal, stomach cancer
Smoking and boozing can raise the risk of certain common throat and stomach cancers, according to Dutch researchers.The study has found that smoking is associated with two forms of esophageal cancer as well as a form of stomach cancer,...
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The CAGE Questionnaire for Detection of Alcoholism
The CAGE Questionnaire John A.Ewing, MD Four clinical interview questions, the CAGE questions, have proved useful in helping to make a diagnosis of alcoholism. The questions focus on Cutting down, Annoyance by criticism, Guilty...
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