Research Regarding Treatment of Individuals with Alcohol Addictions
Those who seek help for their alcohol and/or other substance abuse problems often enter treatment programs with varied motivational levels in hopes to change. The differences in motivation seem to have a significant effect on how people seek treatment, comply with that treatment and thus complete the program. A recent study in Science Daily found [...]
New Approach to Reducing Relapse Rates among Alcoholics
Alcoholics often struggle not only to enter and complete a treatment program, but to stay sober once they leave the facility. Many find that the skills that they practice in a treatment are not as effective when they are facing down real life situations in which alcohol is present and the temptation is more than [...]
Dangers of Drinking Alcohol for Gastric By-Pass Patients
Alcohol can be deadly for gastric bypass patients. Recent studies suggest that people who have had a gastric bypass have problems with alcohol absorption and experience an increase in the rate of alcohol intoxication. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati [...]
Chicago Legislators Propose Banning Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages
In Chicago, two influential aldermen are proposing the ban of beverages that mix alcohol and caffeine, as these dangerous drinks are becoming popular among underage drinkers. Finance Committee Chairman Edward M. Burke (14th) and License Committee Chairman Eugene Schulter (47th) proposed the ban Wednesday, hoping to cut off the sale of the drinks, which Schulter [...]
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