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Loving Interactions Decrease Impact of PTSD, Brain Scans Find

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People affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly experience symptoms that include prominently negative states of mind and an inability to control fearful emotions associated with the built-in human “fight-or-flight”…

Mixing Alcohol With Energy Drinks Sets Stage for Problem Drinking

Alcoholism

A new study has found a link between energy drink consumption and abusive drinking, including among teenagers aged 15 to 17, adding weight to previous associations observed in college-age drinkers.…

When Self-Reporting, People Underestimate Alcohol Consumption by Nearly 50 Percent

Alcoholism

Self-reporting survey methods sometimes lead to serious underestimation of drinking levels in several population groups, according to new findings from a team of Australian researchers.

Insomnia May Be at Heart of Suicide

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Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Anyone with friends or family who have experienced insomnia should be aware of a startling new study that may signal impending danger.

Middle-Aged Americans Most Likely to Die From Binge Drinking

Alcoholism

According to a new report from the CDC, six Americans age 15 or over die each day from binge-drinking related alcohol poisoning, and this is more common in middle-aged adults…

Marijuana Legalization Is on the Rise: Does That Mean Pot Is Safe?

Articles>Drug Addiction

With Colorado and Washington taking the step to legalize marijuana for recreational use, many wonder what this says about marijuana in general. Is it safer and better than we’ve believed?…

Bill to Reduce Drug Penalties in Maine Sparks Discord

Articles>Drug Addiction

A new bill proposing reduced penalties for some drug offenses in Maine by classifying them as misdemeanors instead of felonies has sparked strong debate about how to deal with drug…

Similar Brain Activity Seen in Behavioral Addiction, Substance Addiction and Obesity

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When in the presence of food, people affected by obesity demonstrate similar brain activity as that of people addicted to substances, researchers report. Obesity is a physical condition defined by…

Heroin Deaths in Connecticut Increase 87 Percent

Articles>Drug Addiction

New data on heroin overdose deaths in Connecticut released by the chief medical examiner show an increase of nearly 87 percent from 2012 to 2014. This finding underlines the importance…

Working Long Hours Makes People More Likely to Drink Heavily

Alcoholism

A new study has found that those who work long hours are more likely to drink heavily, particularly those working over 48 hours a week. In the U.S. in 2013,…

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Category: Helpful Articles

Category: Helpful Articles

Loving Interactions Decrease Impact of PTSD, Brain Scans Find

Mixing Alcohol With Energy Drinks Sets Stage for Problem Drinking

When Self-Reporting, People Underestimate Alcohol Consumption by Nearly 50 Percent

Insomnia May Be at Heart of Suicide

Middle-Aged Americans Most Likely to Die From Binge Drinking

Marijuana Legalization Is on the Rise: Does That Mean Pot Is Safe?

Bill to Reduce Drug Penalties in Maine Sparks Discord

Similar Brain Activity Seen in Behavioral Addiction, Substance Addiction and Obesity

Heroin Deaths in Connecticut Increase 87 Percent

Working Long Hours Makes People More Likely to Drink Heavily

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