Gastric Bypass Surgery Linked to Development of Alcoholism
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are reporting they have found a link between patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery to reduce their weight and the development of alcoholism.
Alcoholism Throws One of the Country’s Best Horse Jockeys
For now, however, Desormeaux is trying to gain back the trust of owners and trainers after doing the unthinkable: failing a breathalyzer test on the day of the Belmont Stakes.
New Study Finds No Negative Health Effects from Light Drinking During Pregnancy
The surgeon general has remained constant saying the consumption of alcoholic beverages while pregnant may cause birth defects, perhaps that is the office’s way of erring on the side of caution as the scientific community seems to still be on the fence.
Sioux Tribe Sues Beer Vendors for $500 million in Damages
The tribe has filed a $500 million lawsuit against some of the world’s most recognizable beer manufacturers and distributors along with the four retailers in Whiteclay that sell alcohol.
One Glass of Alcohol a Day Increases Breast Cancer Risk in Women
A review of research published in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism serves as a reminder that women need to be careful with the amount of alcohol they consume on a regular basis – it may have a negative impact on their chances for developing breast cancer.
Teen Mom 2 Chelsea Houska Says She’s Not Addicted to Ambien and Alcohol
When you’re in the spotlight, rumors fly fast and hard, and reality TV stars like Chelsea Houska of Teen Mom 2 are learning that the hard way.
The Need for Women’s Rehab: Women’s Response to Alcohol, Part II
In our last post, we talked about alcohol’s effect on the brain and how this effect is different in men and women. In general, women feel the effects of alcohol more strongly and with fewer drinks; they also develop a problem in less time than do men. It’s a serious issue because, in the past, . . . . Continue Reading
The Need for Women’s Rehab: Women’s Response to Alcohol , Part I
It’s an issue that has some experts saying that alcohol rehab for women should be an option as opposed to mixed gender rehab.
Senior Alcoholism Expected to Triple in Next Decade
Alcoholism has long been a problem for seniors and, when combined with many of the prescription medications that are often necessary in this age group, it can become a deadly issue. There are a number of stressors in this transitional stage and many seniors end up struggling with depression as well – a problem that . . . . Continue Reading
Alcoholism Rates Rising for American Women
According to research that will appear in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research later this year, the boardroom is not the only place women are catching up to men. Unfortunately, for women in the US, the amount and frequency they are consuming alcohol is on the rise and therefore the number of women developing . . . . Continue Reading