Women Appear to Be Drinking More
A new study that examined data on similarly aged groups a decade apart has found substantial increases in drinking and alcohol dependence among women –- particularly white and Hispanic women -– ... Read more... »
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Genes Drive Transition From Social Drinker to Alcoholism
The debate between the role of nature and nurture on the transition from taking a first drink to becoming addicted is clarified in a new study of young women.
A ... Read more... »
Type of Personality Disorder Influences Professional Staff Interaction
A new study suggests the way in which health professionals respond emotionally to substance abuse patients with personality disorders, depends on the type of disorder.
The investigation builds upon research that determined antisocial and aggressive ... Read more... »
Genetic Link to Resiliency
A new federal study suggests inherited variations of an innate anxiety-reducing molecule may help explain why some people can withstand stress better than others.
“Stress response is an important variable in vulnerability ... Read more... »
Anxiety and Alcoholism Linked
Scientists believe a new study may lead to better control of alcohol addiction. The optimism stems from the discovery of the molecular link between anxiety and alcohol addiction, a finding ... Read more... »
PTSD Associated With Substance Abuse
A new study of individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse found that from one-third to one-half of those seeking treatment also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Researchers found that individuals with ... Read more... »
ADHD Meds Do Not Increase Risk of Substance Abuse
A primary concern among parents of children diagnosed with ADHD is that treatment with a stimulant could predispose the child to a risk of future substance abuse.
Now, a new study finds ... Read more... »
New Target For Treatment of Alcoholism
Researchers believe they have uncovered a new approach to the treatment of alcoholism. The optimism stems from the discovery that the brain circuit that underlies feelings of stress and anxiety is ... Read more... »
Mental Health Stigma Continues in Military
A new research study finds the stigma accompanying mental health disorders persists in the military. In a study of over 8,400 Canadian troops, mental disorders ranging from depression to alcoholism were ... Read more... »
Psychological Effects of 9.11 Persist
Research scientists find that long after Sept. 11, 2001, Americans' terrorism-related thoughts and fears are associated with increased depression, anxiety, hostility, posttraumatic stress and drinking.
University of Illinois at Chicago researchers examined ... Read more... »
