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Women Appear to Be Drinking More

Monday, May 5th, 2008
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... »

Genes Drive Transition From Social Drinker to Alcoholism

Thursday, April 24th, 2008
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

Thursday, April 10th, 2008
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

Friday, April 4th, 2008
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

Friday, March 7th, 2008
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

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
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

Monday, March 3rd, 2008
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

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
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

Friday, February 15th, 2008
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

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
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... »