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Persons Under the Influence a Frequent Target of Tasers; Effects Remain MurkyOklahoma to Close Treatment Beds and Lay Off State WorkersW. Va. Governor Calls for $23.5 Million for Substance Abuse FundingGoals of Governor's Drug PlanCalifornia's Senate Bill 707 Spells R-E-S-P-E-C-TStudy: News About ODs May Have Led to Increased Abuse of OpioidsOkla. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Budget Reduction SummaryBriefly NotedState NewsBusinessNames in the NewsComing up (Source: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly)
Source: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly - November 21, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: journals
Linking The Treatment Of Alcohol-Use Disorders And TuberculosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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The integration of alcohol screening, treatment and referral into primary care and other medical settings is not routinely done. Nor are there any studies evaluating the effectiveness of integrating care for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) into routine treatment for tuberculosis (TB), despite the high co-occurrence and mortality associated with these two diseases. (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)
Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today - November 21, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news
AMA Says Marijuana Has Medical Uses, Calls for More ResearchEmail this article to a colleague.
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Marijuana (cannabis) has been shown through limited research to have proven medical uses, the American Medical Association said in a new policy statement that also urges the federal government to consider moving the drug out of Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in order to facilitate clinical research and development of cannabinoid-based medications. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 20, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
The AERC Seeks 5 Board MembersEmail this article to a colleague.
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We are currently seeking 5 board members who should have an interest in alcohol research, treatment and educational services. All candidates must be an active participant in the affairs of the Council, be able to act as an ambassador for the Council, have a willingness to contribute towards strategic development and have the ability to make a constructive contribution in regard to assessing grant applications and funding priorities. (Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council)
Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council - November 20, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: organizations
Why Can't Some People Give Up Cocaine?Email this article to a colleague.
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Drug dependency is a recurrent but treatable kind of addiction. However, not all people who are drug dependent progress in the same way once they stop taking drugs. A new study shows that, in the case of cocaine, a high score on the so-called 'scale of craving', an antisocial personality type and previous heroin abuse are the factors most commonly involved in people falling back into the habit. (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)
Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today - November 20, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news
Impact of a Social Skills Intervention on the Hostile Attributions of Children With Prenatal Alcohol ExposureEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: Deficits in social information-processing among individuals with PAE can be improved through social skills intervention, and these changes may lead to more positive developmental outcomes. (Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - November 20, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Vivien Keil, Blair Paley, Fred Frankel, Mary J. O'Connor Source Type: journals
Brief Motivational Interviewing for DWI Recidivists Who Abuse Alcohol and Are Not Participating in DWI Intervention: A Randomized Controlled TrialEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: Brief MI approaches warrant further implementation and effectiveness research as an opportunistic DWI intervention strategy to reduce risks associated with alcohol use outside of clinical and DWI relicensing settings. (Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - November 20, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Thomas G. Brown, Maurice Dongier, Marie Claude Ouimet, Jacques Tremblay, Florence Chanut, Lucie Legault, Ng Mien Kwong Ng Ying Kin Source Type: journals
Integrated Management of Physician-delivered Alcohol Care for Tuberculosis Patients: Design and ImplementationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: The IMPACT study utilizes an innovative approach to adapt 2 effective therapies for treatment of alcohol use disorders to the TB clinical services setting in the Tomsk Oblast, Siberia, Russia, and to train TB physicians to deliver state of the art alcohol pharmacotherapy and behavioral treatments as an integrated part of routine TB care. The proposed treatment strategy could be applied elsewhere in Russia and in other settings where TB control is jeopardized by AUDs. If demonstrated to be effective, this model of integrating alcohol interventions into routine TB care has the potential for expanded applicabilit...
Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - November 20, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Shelly F. Greenfield, Alan Shields, Hilary Smith Connery, Viktoriya Livchits, Sergey A. Yanov, Charmaine S. Lastimoso, Aivar K. Strelis, Sergey P. Mishustin, Garrett Fitzmaurice, Trini A. Mathew, Sonya Shin Source Type: journals
Brain Microstructure Is Related to Math Ability in Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions: These results identify 4 key regions related to mathematical ability and provide a link between brain microstructure and cognitive skills in children with FASD. Given previous findings in typically developing children and those with other abnormal conditions, our results highlight the consistent importance of the left parietal area for mathematical tasks across various populations, and also demonstrate other regions that may be specific to mathematical processing in children with FASD. (Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - November 20, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Catherine Lebel, Carmen Rasmussen, Katy Wyper, Gail Andrew, Christian Beaulieu Source Type: journals
Drunk Drivers with Kids in Car Could Face Felonies in N.Y.Email this article to a colleague.
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The New York state Assembly has passed a bill that would make it a felony offense to drive while intoxicated if children under age 16 are in the vehicle. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
Tolerance of Marijuana Reflected in Seniors' UseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Some members of the Baby Boomer generation not only remain tolerant of marijuana use but also continue to smoke the drug themselves. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
Experts Worry About Fading Attention to Smoking ThreatEmail this article to a colleague.
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The U.S. smoking rate rose in 2008 for the first time in 15 years, and experts worry that the public has become complacent about the public-health threat posed by tobacco use. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
Mich. Employers Confused by New Medical Marijuana LawEmail this article to a colleague.
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Employers in Detroit, Mich., are struggling to make sense of the stateâs new medical-marijuana law. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
Increased Risk Of Seizures Faced By Current Cigarette SmokersEmail this article to a colleague.
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A recent study determined there is a significant risk of seizure for individuals who currently smoke cigarettes. Boston-based researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School also found that long-term, moderate intake of caffeine or alcohol does not increase the chance of having a seizure or developing epilepsy. (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)
Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: Epilepsy Source Type: news
Alkermes Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Study Of ALKS 33 For The Treatment Of Alcohol DependenceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Alkermes, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKS) announced the initiation of a phase 2 clinical study of ALKS 33, an investigational oral opioid modulator for the potential treatment of alcohol dependence and other central nervous system disorders. The study will assess the safety and efficacy of multiple doses of ALKS 33 in patients with alcohol dependence and is designed to further define the clinical profile of ALKS 33. (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)
Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news
Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?Email this article to a colleague.
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Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not it may be time to get help.
Alcohol Abuse Screening Quiz
Drug Abuse Screening Quiz
Could You Be Depressed?
Is Your Child Using Drugs or Alcohol?
Is Your Child Huffing Inhalants?
Questions for Families:
Are You Troubled by Someone's Drinking?
Are You Enabling an Alcoholic or Addict?
Did You Grow Up With a Problem Drinker?
Domestic Abuse Screening Quiz
Adult Child Scre...
Source: About.com Alcoholism - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: consumer
The cost-effectiveness of consistent and early intervention of harm reduction for injecting drug users in BangladeshEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions The analysis confirms that harm reduction activities are cost-effective. Early intervention is more cost-effective than delaying activities, although this should not preclude later intervention. Starting harm reduction activities when IDU HIV prevalence reaches as high as 40% is still cost-effective. Continuing harm reduction activities once a project has matured is vital to sustaining its impact and cost-effectiveness. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Lorna Guinness, Peter Vickerman, Zahidul Quayyum, Anna Foss, Charlotte Watts, Andrea Rodericks, Tasnim Azim, Smarajit Jana, Lilani Kumaranayake Source Type: journals
What women in France say about alcohol abstinence during pregnancyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy already constitutes a real taboo for the heath care professionals in France. It is extremely urgent and imperative that they recommend total abstinence during pregnancy, in order to avoid any irreversible consequences for the unborn babies.[Toutain S. What women in France say about alcohol abstinence during pregnancy. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - November 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: STÉPHANIE TOUTAIN Source Type: journals
Suboxone® (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) as an Agonist Opioid Treatment in Spain: A Budgetary Impact AnalysisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Eur Addict Res 2010;16:31-42 (DOI:10.1159/000259614) (Source: European Addiction Research : Last 20 articles)
Source: European Addiction Research : Last 20 articles - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: journals
NYC: Police DWI Case Leads to Policy ReformEmail this article to a colleague.
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New York police may soon be able to get expedited warrants to conduct involuntary blood-alcohol tests on drunk-driving suspects. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
NORML-Affiliated Cannabis Cafe Opens in OregonEmail this article to a colleague.
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Portland, Ore.'s new Cannabis Cafe serves food and medical marijuana to members of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) who hold state-issued medical-marijuana cards. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
Georgia Bans Tobacco in All PrisonsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Georgiaâs Department of Corrections will start phasing out smoking and tobacco use in its 37 facilities beginning Jan. 1. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
L.A. Finally Drafts Medical-Marijuana RulesEmail this article to a colleague.
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More than a year and a half after it first began drafting regulations for medical-marijuana clinics, the city of Los Angeles has released proposed rules to control the dispensaries' proliferation. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
AMA Changes Medical Marijuana PolicyEmail this article to a colleague.
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According to MedPage Today, the American Medical Association has changed it's policy on medical marijuana.
They are asking for marijuana to be moved out of Schedule I, in which drugs considered to be unsafe, highly risky for abuse, and having no medical use are placed -- without specifying the schedule under which it belongs -- for more research to be conducted into the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, and for funding to be made available for research. Read more...AMA Changes Medical Marijuana Policy originally appeared on About.com Addictions on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 13:02:40....
Source: About.com Addictions - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: consumer
What Is the Harm in Heavy Drinking?Email this article to a colleague.
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You may have heard that if you drink more than the recommended guideslines for alcohol consumption your drinking is in the "at risk" category. But at risk for what? What exactly is the harm in drinking too much? Read more...
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Photo: BigStockPhoto.comWhat Is the Harm in Heavy Drinking? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 01:15:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Alcoholism)
Source: About.com Alcoholism - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: consumer
An overview of systematic reviews on cannabis and psychosis: Discussing apparently conflicting resultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion. We conclude that there is insufficient knowledge to determine the level of risk associated with cannabis use in relation to psychotic symptoms and that more information is needed on both the risks of cannabis use and the benefits of preventive interventions to support evidence-based approaches in this area.[Minozzi S, Davoli M, Bargagli AM, Amato L, Vecchi S, Perucci CA. An overview of systematic reviews on cannabis and psychosis: Discussing apparently conflicting results. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: SILVIA MINOZZI, MARINA DAVOLI, ANNA M. BARGAGLI, LAURA AMATO, SIMONA VECCHI, CARLO A. PERUCCI Source Type: journals
The Psychostimulant Check-Up: A pilot study of a brief intervention to reduce illicit stimulant useEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. The intervention was well accepted and the majority of those who received it subsequently made meaningful reductions in psychostimulant use and related harm. The intervention offers sufficient promise to warrant a randomised trial to establish whether improvements were specific to the intervention.[Smout MF, Longo M, Harrison S, Minniti R, Cahill S, Wickes W, White JM. The Psychostimulant Check-Up: A pilot study of a brief intervention to reduce illicit stimulant use. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: MATTHEW F. SMOUT, MARIE LONGO, SONIA HARRISON, RINALDO MINNITI, SHARON CAHILL, WENDY WICKES, JASON M. WHITE Source Type: journals
A case of poppy tea dependence in an octogenarian ladyEmail this article to a colleague.
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We report the case of an 82-year-old client with dependent use of poppy for 55 years. She was brought for treatment as access to poppy became difficult following legal restrictions. She was successfully maintained on buprenorphine maintainence.[Subodh BN, Murthy P, Chand PK, Arun K, Bala SN, Benegal V, Madhusudhan S. A case of poppy tea dependence in an octogenarian lady. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: SUBODH BHAGYALAKSHMI NANJAYYA, PRATIMA MURTHY, PRABHAT KUMAR CHAND, ARUN KANDASWAMY, BALA SHANTI NIKKETHA, VIVEK BENEGAL, MADHUSUDHAN SHIVAPPA Source Type: journals
Interaction of life quality with alexithymia, temperament and character in male alcohol-dependent inpatientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions. Among alcohol-dependent men, DIF factor of alexithymia and personality dimensions, particularly HA and NS are associated with impairment of QoL. Direction of this relationship and factors that may mediate this relationship is unclear. [Evren C, Dalbudak E, Durkaya M, Cetin R, Evren B. Interaction of life quality with alexithymia, temperament and character in male alcohol-dependent inpatients. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: CUNEYT EVREN, ERCAN DALBUDAK, MINE DURKAYA, RABIA CETIN, BILGE EVREN Source Type: journals
The impact of cigarette deprivation and cigarette availability on cue–reactivity in smokersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions The data suggest that, even under conditions of immediate cigarette availability, deprivation and cue presentations have independent, additive effects on self-reported craving levels in smokers. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Steffani R. Bailey, Katherine C. Goedeker, Stephen T. Tiffany Source Type: journals
Family Dinners Still Popular in U.S. HomesEmail this article to a colleague.
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More than 60 percent of families in the U.S. said they ate family dinners together at least five nights during the past week, according to a new survey . (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
Athletes Who Use Performance Drugs Likely to Abuse Other SubstancesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Rutgers University researchers have found that student athletes who use legal and illicit drugs to boost their sports performance also are more likely to drink heavily and use recreational drugs like marijuana and cocaine. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
More Workers Seek to Clear Criminal Records to Find JobsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The lousy U.S. job market has made it more urgent for workers with criminal convictions to seek to have their records purged so they can compete for work. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
N.M.: New Medical-Marijuana Suppliers NamedEmail this article to a colleague.
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New Mexico, the first state to officially authorize marijuana growers for its medical-marijuana program, has named an additional four suppliers to meet growing demand for the drug. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
AERC and Comic Relief Call for Proposals - Gender differences in alcohol consumption and harm: Development of prevention strategiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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In partnership with Comic Relief, the Alcohol Education and Research Council invite submissions of research proposals to address gender differences in drinking patterns, how these may have changed over time, why such a change has occurred and what strategies stand a chance of protecting young men and young women from the harmful consequences of alcohol misuse. (Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council)
Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: organizations
Impact Fusion International Develops Caffeine Free 2 Ounce Hangover Relief DrinkEmail this article to a colleague.
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Impact Fusion International (PINKSHEETS: IFUS) announced it has developed a natural caffeine free "hangover" relief beverage to be sold in a 2 ounce shot. The beverage will contain Impact Fusion International's proprietary blend Nutri-Mastic™. The product has been developed for a U.S.-based multimillion dollar beverage company with distribution in more than half of the United States Market. (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)
Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news
What Does 'At-Risk' Drinking Mean?Email this article to a colleague.
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If you regularly exceed the recommended guidelines for daily and weekly alcohol consumption you may be concerned that your drinking pattern is not safe. Heavy drinking is considered an "at risk" level of alcohol consumption, so you may have a reason to be concerned. Read more...
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Photo: BigStockPhoto.comWhat Does 'At-Risk' Drinking Mean? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 01:58:49.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Alcoholism)
Source: About.com Alcoholism - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: consumer
Failure to reduce drinking and driving in France: a 6-year prospective study in the GAZEL cohortEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions A recent crackdown on road violations by the French government has failed to deter DWI. Given that DWI seems to be a sporadic and rarely punished behaviour, its prevention requires more coercive measures, such as using a breath alcohol ignition interlock device. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Aymery Constant, Sylviane Lafont, Mireille Chiron, Marie Zins, Emmanuel Lagarde, Antoine Messiah Source Type: journals
Estimating driver risk using alcohol biomarkers, interlock blood alcohol concentration tests and psychometric assessments: initial descriptivesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions The findings suggest that several alcohol biomarkers and assessments could play an important role in the prediction and control of driver alcohol risk when re-licensing. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Paul Marques, Scott Tippetts, John Allen, Martin Javors, Christer Alling, Michel Yegles, Fritz Pragst, Friedrich Wurst Source Type: journals
Heroin-assisted treatment in Switzerland: a case study in policy changeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion A major change in drug policy was effectively realised under typical conditions of a federalist country with a longstanding tradition of democratic consensus building. Facilitating factors were the size and visibility of the heroin problem, the rise of the Aids epidemic, and a pragmatic attitude of tolerating private initiatives opening the way to official policy change. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Ambros Uchtenhagen Source Type: journals
Prevention programs in the 21st century: what we do not discuss in publicEmail this article to a colleague.
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Prevention research concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs faces a number of challenges as the scientific foundation is strengthened for the future. Seven issues which the prevention research field should address are discussed: lack of transparency in analyses of prevention program outcomes, lack of disclosure of copyright and potential for profit/income during publication, post-hoc outcome variable selection and reporting only outcomes which show positive and statistical significance at any follow-up point, tendency to evaluate statistical significance only rather than practical significance as well, problem of selec...
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Harold Holder Source Type: journals
Outcome of long-term heroin-assisted treatment offered to chronic, treatment-resistant heroin addicts in the NetherlandsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Long-term HAT is an effective treatment for chronic heroin addicts who have failed to benefit from methadone maintenance treatment. Four years of HAT is associated with stable physical, mental and social health and with absence of illicit heroin use and substantial reductions in cocaine use. HAT should be continued as long as there is no compelling reason to stop treatment. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Peter Blanken, Vincent M. Hendriks, Jan M. van Ree, Wim van den Brink Source Type: journals
Evidence of a complex association between dose, pattern and timing of prenatal alcohol exposure and child behaviour problemsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Prenatal alcohol exposure at moderate and higher levels increased the odds of child behaviour problems with the dose, pattern and timing of exposure affecting the type of behaviour problems expressed. Larger studies with more power are needed to confirm these findings. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Colleen M. O'Leary, Natasha Nassar, Stephen R. Zubrick, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Fiona Stanley, Carol Bower Source Type: journals
Can hepatitis C virus prevalence be used as a measure of injection-related human immunodeficiency virus risk in populations of injecting drug users? An ecological analysisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) outbreaks occur among injecting drug users (IDUs), but where HIV is low insight is required into the future risk of increased transmission. The relationship between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV prevalence among IDUs is explored to determine whether HCV prevalence could indicate HIV risk.Methods Systematic review of IDU HIV/HCV prevalence data and regression analysis using weighted prevalence estimates and time[ndash]series data.Results HIV/HCV prevalence estimates were obtained for 343 regions. In regions other than South America/sub-Saharan Africa (SAm/SSA), mean IDU HIV ...
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Peter Vickerman, Matthew Hickman, Margaret May, Mirjam Kretzschmar, Lucas Wiessing Source Type: journals
Options for global tobacco control beyond the Framework Convention in Tobacco ControlEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: CORAL GARTNER, ANN MCNEILL Source Type: journals
Smoking cessation patterns and predictors of quitting smoking among the Japanese general population: a 1-year follow-up studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Japanese smokers attempt to quit at a lower rate than smokers in the United Kingdom and United States, but factors that predict attempts (primarily markers of motivation) and success of attempts (primarily dependence) are similar to those found in western samples. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Akiko Hagimoto, Masakazu Nakamura, Takako Morita, Shizuko Masui, Akira Oshima Source Type: journals
Ethnic differences in drinking outcomes following a brief alcohol intervention in the trauma care settingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions All three ethnic groups evidenced reductions in drinking at 6- and 12-month follow-up independent of treatment assignment. Among Hispanics, BMI reduced alcohol intake significantly as measured by average volume per week, percentage days heavy drinking and maximum amount consumed in 1 day. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Craig A. Field, Raul Caetano, T. R. Harris, Ralph Frankowski, Bahman Roudsari Source Type: journals
What neurobiology cannot tell us about addictionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Molecular neurobiological studies have yielded enormous amounts of valuable information about neuronal response mechanisms and their adaptive changes. However, in relation to addiction this information is of limited value because almost every cell function appears to be involved. Thus it tells us only that neurons adapt to 'addictive drugs' as they do to all sorts of other functional disturbances. This information may be of limited help in the development of potential auxiliary agents for treatment of addiction. However, a reductionist approach which attempts to analyse addiction at ever finer levels of structure and funct...
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Harold Kalant Source Type: journals
Cognitive test scores in male adolescent cigarette smokers compared to non-smokers: a population-based studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion Controlled analyses from this large population-based cohort of male adolescents indicate that IQ scores are lower in male adolescents who smoke compared to non-smokers and in brothers who smoke compared to their non-smoking brothers. The IQs of adolescents who began smoking between ages 18[ndash]21 are lower than those of non-smokers. Adolescents with poorer IQ scores might be targeted for programmes designed to prevent smoking. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Mark Weiser, Salman Zarka, Nomi Werbeloff, Efrat Kravitz, Gad Lubin Source Type: journals
Randomized controlled trial of cognitive–behavioural therapy for coexisting depression and alcohol problems: short-term outcomeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Integrated treatment may be superior to single-focused treatment for coexisting depression and alcohol problems, at least in the short term. Gender differences between single-focused depression and alcohol treatments warrant further study. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Amanda L. Baker, David J. Kavanagh, Frances J. Kay-Lambkin, Sally A. Hunt, Terry J. Lewin, Vaughan J. Carr, Jennifer Connolly Source Type: journals
