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Effects of different exercise protocols on ethanol-induced spatial memory impairment in adult male rats
Abstract: Chronic ethanol consumption is often accompanied by numerous cognitive deficits and may lead to long-lasting impairments in spatial learning and memory. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the therapeutic potential of regular treadmill exercise on hippocampal-dependent memory in ethanol-treated rats. Spatial memory was tested in a Morris Water Maze task. Adult male Wistar rats were exposed to ethanol (4 g/kg, 20% v/v for 4 weeks) and effects of three exercise protocols (pre-ethanol, post-ethanol and pre-to-post-ethanol treatment) were examined. Results showed that ethanol exposure resulted in longer esc...
Source: Alcohol - May 23, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: T. Hashemi Nosrat Abadi, L. Vaghef, S. Babri, M. Mahmood-Alilo, M. Beirami Source Type: research

Cardiovascular autonomic modulation by nitric oxide synthases accounts for the augmented enalapril-evoked hypotension in ethanol-fed female rats
In this study, we investigated the role of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) isoforms in the enhanced enalapril-evoked hypotension in ethanol-fed female rats by examining the effect of the selective inhibitors of eNOS [N5-(1-iminoethyl)-l-ornithine; l-NIO], nNOS (Nω-propyl-l-arginine; NPLA), or iNOS (1400W) inhibition on the cardiovascular effects of enalapril in ethanol- (5% w/v) fed rats and in their pair-fed controls. In liquid diet-fed control rats, enalapril- (10 mg/kg) evoked hypotension was abolished by l-NIO (20 mg/kg), but not by NPLA (1 mg/kg) or 1400W (5 mg/kg), suggesting a preferential role for eNOS in this res...
Source: Alcohol - May 23, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Mahmoud M. El-Mas, Abdel A. Abdel-Rahman Source Type: research

Impaired odor identification in children with histories of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure
Abstract: Prenatal alcohol exposure can lead to behavioral and cognitive impairments across multiple domains. Many of the brain regions impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure are also linked with olfactory processing, and odor identification deficits have been documented in certain neurological disorders associated with these brain regions. As odor identification following prenatal alcohol exposure is not well studied, we compared odor identification in children with prenatal exposure to alcohol (AE) to typically developing controls (CON) (N = 16/group). It was hypothesized that children in the AE group would perform more...
Source: Alcohol - May 23, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Emily Bower, Jacquelyn Szajer, Sarah N. Mattson, Edward P. Riley, Claire Murphy Source Type: research

Intimate Partner Violence and Use of Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services Among a National Sample
This study examined the bivariate associations between intimate partner violence (IPV) type (victimization and perpetration) and seeking alcohol and substance abuse treatment, and the unique association between IPV and treatment seeking when controlling for cooccurring anxiety and mood disorders and alcohol and substance use disorders. Methods: Data were derived from wave 2 of the National Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Individuals who reported being in a relationship in the past year and who endorsed ≥1 alcohol or drug problems during the prior year were included in the analyses. Separate models were used to ...
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - May 23, 2013 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Alcohol consumption and self‐reported (SF12) physical and mental health among working aged‐men in a typical Russian city: A cross sectional study
ConclusionAmong working age male adults in Russia, hazardous patterns of alcohol drinking are associated with poorer self‐reported physical health, and even more strongly with poorer self‐reported mental health. Physical health appears to be lower in those reporting complete abstinence from alcohol compared with those drinking 10‐19 L per year. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - May 23, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Agnete S Dissing, Artyom Gil, Katherine Keenan, Jim McCambridge, Martin McKee, Alexey Oralov, Lyudmila Saburova, David A Leon Tags: Research Report Source Type: research

How to Celebrate the Life of Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman
A fitting tribute to the life of Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman would be to not have a drink in his memory.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - May 23, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: William Irwin, Ph.D. Tags: Addiction Creativity Media Philosophy alcoholism american medical association band mates bloody reign cause of death cirrhosis of the liver disease of alcoholism fasciitis flesh eating disease heavy drinker Jeff Hanneman joel Source Type: news

Using Anabolic Steroids May Affect Your Future Mental Health
There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes that researchers from the University of Gothenburg recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Twenty per cent of the subjects in the study admitted steroid use. The study is published by CERA, which is the University of Gothenburg's centre for education and research on addiction... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sports Medicine / Fitness Source Type: news

Analysis of refill liquids for electronic cigarettes
ConclusionThe nicotine content of electronic cigarette refill bottles is close to what is stated on the label. Impurities are detectable in several brands above the level set for nicotine products in the European Pharmacopoeia, but below the level where they would be likely to cause harm. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - May 23, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Jean‐François Etter, Eva Zäther, Sofie Svensson Tags: Research Report Source Type: research

Antioxidant food supplements and obesity-related inflammation.
Abstract The obesity prevalence is growing worldwide and largely responsible for the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, the most common cause of death in the western world. Excessive food intake along with insufficient physical exercise is the basic impetus for this development. The obese state is commonly associated with an increase in leptin levels and chronic immune-mediated inflammation. Despite high leptin levels, the leptin response, normally associated with satiety and satiation, seems to be impaired and individuals continue to consume calorie-rich food. Antioxidant food additives such as sodium ...
Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry - May 22, 2013 Category: Chemistry Authors: Mangge H, Summers K, Almer G, Prassl R, Weghuber D, Schnedl W, Fuchs D Tags: Curr Med Chem Source Type: research

Teen Smartphone 'Addicts' Also Have Other Ills (CME/CE)
SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- Teenagers who spent enough time on their smartphones to be called "addicted” also tended to show signs of other psychological problems, according to a small study reported here. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 22, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

The Real World of Rehab
Caution to those considering entering a rehabilitation facility for treatment of addiction. Know what you are getting into. Look into the staff, the doctors. Be sure they are properly credentialed and that MD does not stand for "more medicine". You are looking to get clean, not infused with something new.The grounds may be beautifully manicured but it's the cure you want.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - May 22, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Susan B. Winston, LMFT Tags: Addiction Therapy adderral alcoholics businessperson detox doctor on call drug interventions drug users failure rates first experience further down the line initials institutionalization malibu personal doctor psychiatrist Source Type: news

Molecule may be able to block cocaine addiction
CGP3466B blocks protein that brings cocaine into the cell's nucleus from entering cell, therefor stopping effects (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - May 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Physical harm due to chronic substance use.
Abstract Chronic use at high dose of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco is associated with physical disease. The relative physical harm of these substances has not been described before, but will benefit the guiding of policy measures about licit and illicit substances. The physical harm of 19 addictive substances (including alcohol and tobacco), consisting of toxicity and the risk and severity of somatic disease (not psychiatric disease) was assessed based on literature data and the professional opinion of experts using scores ranging from 0 (no physical harm) to 3 (very serious physical harm). For alcohol, tobacc...
Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology : RTP - May 22, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: van Amsterdam J, Pennings E, Brunt T, van den Brink W Tags: Regul Toxicol Pharmacol Source Type: research

Career Infection
Despite four decades of research into workaholism, no single definition or conceptualization of this phenomenon has emerged. Much of the work into the area has used operational definitions that do not conceptualize workaholism as an addiction or if they do conceptualize it as an addiction. But can work really be classed as a genuine addiction?read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - May 22, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Dr. Mark D. Griffiths, Ph.D. Tags: Addiction Work behavioral addiction Compulsive work conceptualization confessions dispositional Exercise addiction gambling addiction high effort internet addiction Neglect occupations operational definitions personal lives P Source Type: news

Parents Think 1 In 100 Teens Using "Study Drugs" But Actual Figure Is More Like 1 In 10
As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a "study drug" Â- a prescription stimulant or amphetamine - to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13-17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug. Study drugs refer to stimulant medications typically prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); commonly prescribed medicines in this category include Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, and Vyvanse... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

Addiction as a disorder of decision-making
(Canadian Association for Neuroscience) New research shows that craving drugs such as nicotine can be visualized in specific regions of the brain that are implicated in determining the value of actions, in planning actions and in motivation. Dr. Alain Dagher, from McGill University, suggests abnormal interactions between these decision-making brain regions could underlie addiction. These results were presented at the 2013 Canadian Neuroscience Meeting, the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience -- Association Canadienne des Neurosciences. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Addiction to unhealthy foods could help explain the global obesity epidemic
(Canadian Association for Neuroscience) Research presented today shows that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioral reactions in rats similar to those produced by drugs of abuse such as cocaine. These results, presented by addiction expert Francesco Leri, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science at the University of Guelph, suggest food addiction could explain, at least partly, the current global obesity epidemic. These results were presented at the 2013 Canadian Neuroscience Meeting, the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience -- Association Canadienne des Neurosciences. ...
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Survey points out deficiencies in addictions training for medical residents
(Massachusetts General Hospital) A 2012 survey of internal medicine residents at Massachusetts General Hospital -- one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals -- found that more than half rated the training they had received in addiction and other substance use disorders as fair or poor. Significant numbers felt unprepared to diagnose or treat such disorders, results similar to surveys of practicing physicians. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Scientists uncover molecular roots of cocaine addiction in the brain
(Johns Hopkins Medicine) Researchers at Johns Hopkins have unraveled the molecular foundations of cocaine's effects on the brain, and identified a compound that blocks cravings for the drug in cocaine-addicted mice. The compound, already proven safe for humans, is undergoing further animal testing in preparation for possible clinical trials in cocaine addicts, the researchers say. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Drugged Driving Dangers
(Source: About.com Alcoholism)
Source: About.com Alcoholism - May 22, 2013 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

How Alcohol Affects the Fetal Brain
(Source: About.com Alcoholism)
Source: About.com Alcoholism - May 21, 2013 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

Infidelity in the Digital Age
Once upon a time infidelity was pretty easy to identify. However, in today’s world of social media, apps, sexting, and the like, the definition of cheating is somewhat murky. That said, I offer here a simple, straightforward definition of sexual infidelity, developed through more than two decades of work with betrayed spouses and their ultimately remorseful mates.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - May 21, 2013 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S Tags: Addiction Relationships Sex adult friend finder ashley madison casual acquaintance cheating confusing world coworker definition of cheating Facebook having sex infidelity instant messaging Internet pornography intimate partne Source Type: news

Who Watches Reality Shows, and Why?
From toddlers in tiaras, to top models to pawn stars, reality television presents an insider’s view of the common and not-so-common experiences of everyday life. These shows present viewers with the opportunity to get a peek into behind-the-scenes views of other people’s lives. Recent research shows ways that you can learn whether, and why, you’re truly a TV voyeur. read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - May 21, 2013 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Tags: Addiction Happiness Media Sex American Idol American Pickers behind the scenes cable television disaster Dr. Phil emergency notification systems escapades fires food channel heaps Honey Boo Boo impending disaster media ps Source Type: news

AUDIO: Methadone 'an emotional painkiller'
Its estimated that the cost to society of treating drug addicts with methadone in England alone is £3.6 billion a year (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Self-Regulation Of Advertising By Beer-Industry, Code Violations
In order to avoid exposing vulnerable groups such as children and young adults to alcohol advertising, industry groups have developed their own self-regulation guidelines. However, these guidelines have been criticized for possible conflict of interest, lack of objectivity, and unresponsiveness to complaints about violations. A study of violations of the U.S. Beer Institute code has identified a relatively inexpensive method of assessing whether alcohol-advertising content is in compliance with the industry's voluntary standards... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

The Earlier The Age At Which Youth Take Their First Alcoholic Drink, The Greater The Risk Of Later Alcohol Problems
Research shows that the earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of developing alcohol problems. Thus, age at first drink (AFD) is generally considered a powerful predictor of progression to alcohol-related harm. A new study shows that individuals who have their first drink during puberty subsequently have higher drinking levels than do individuals with a post-pubertal drinking onset. Results will be published in the October 2013 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research and are currently available at Early View... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

Female College Student Drinkers Exceed NIAAA Guidelines For Weekly Drinking More Frequently Than Their Male Counterparts
In order to avoid harms associated with alcohol consumption, in 2009 the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking. These guidelines differ for men and women: no more than four drinks per day, and 14 drinks per week for men, and no more than three drinks per day, and seven drinks per week for women. A study of how well college students adhere to these limits has found that female college student drinkers exceed national drinking guidelines for weekly drinking more frequently than their male counterparts... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

The Interactive Effects On Neurocognition Of Alcohol Consumption, Smoking And Age
Treatment for alcohol use disorders works best if the patient actively understands and incorporates the interventions provided in the clinic. Multiple factors can influence both the type and degree of neurocognitive abnormalities found during early abstinence, including chronic cigarette smoking and increasing age. A new study is the first to look at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on neurocognition in treatment-seeking alcohol dependent (AD) individuals... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

Alcohol‐Related Biases in Selective Attention and Action Tendency Make Distinct Contributions to Dysregulated Drinking Behaviour
ConclusionBiases in selective attention and action tendency appear to be distinct mechanisms that independently contribute to difficulty regulating alcohol consumption. Treatment components that could be combined to target both mechanisms may enhance treatment outcomes for alcohol‐use disorders. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - May 21, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Jason M. Sharbanee, Werner G. K. Stritzke, Reinout W. Wiers, Colin MacLeod Tags: Research Report Source Type: research

Drinking motives moderate the impact of predrinking on heavy drinking on a given evening and related adverse consequences ‐ An event‐level study
ConclusionsAmong young adults in Switzerland, heavy weekend drinking and the related consequences seem to result from the combination of predrinking, level of negative reinforcement drinking for women and positive reinforcement drinking for men. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - May 21, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Emmanuel Kuntsche, Florian Labhart Tags: Research Report Source Type: research

Comparative performance of biomarkers of alcohol consumption in a population sample of working‐aged men in Russia: the Izhevsk Family Study
ConclusionsIn a Russian population with high levels of alcohol consumption, carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) may be the most sensitive and specific biomarker for detecting ethanol consumption above 40g/day. A biomarker reflecting hazardous drinking patterns has yet to be established. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - May 21, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Helen McDonald, Svetlana Borinskya, Nikolay Kiryanov, Artyom Gil, Anders Helander, David A Leon Tags: Research Report Source Type: research

CHRNA5‐A3‐B4 genetic variants alter nicotine intake and interact with tobacco use to influence body weight in Alaska‐Native tobacco users
ConclusionsGenetic variants in CHRNA5‐A3‐B4 alter nicotine intake and body mass index in a population of Alaska‐Native people, who have a distinct haplotype structure, smoking behaviors and prevalence of obesity. (Source: Addiction)
Source: Addiction - May 21, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Andy Z.X. Zhu, Caroline C. Renner, Dorothy K. Hatsukami, Neal L. Benowitz, Rachel F. Tyndale Tags: Research Report Source Type: research

Enabling: Not Blaming the Family
(Source: About.com Alcoholism)
Source: About.com Alcoholism - May 20, 2013 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

Christine Quinn and the Healing Power of Honesty
In recent interviews with The New York Times, New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn revealed her long battle first with bulimia and later with alcoholism. What is truly striking about Quinn's story—aside from the fact that she succeeded in overcoming both afflictions—is the pivotal role that honesty and disclosure seem to have played in her path to recovery.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - May 20, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D. Tags: Addiction Ethics and Morality afflictions alcoholics bill wilson bulimia burden of shame caretaker character flaws christine quinn dying of cancer mayor of new york mayor of new york city New York Times oxford group personal Source Type: news

Porn Is Not the Problem—You Are
Porn addiction is nothing more than a label,and is really just meaningless words and platitudes that distract from the real issue. Sex and porn aren’t the problems. You are.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - May 20, 2013 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: David J. Ley, Ph.D. Tags: Addiction Sex addictive sex desires economic forces false belief internet porn male sexuality masturbation meaningless words mental health overwhelming majority physiological response platitudes pop psychology porn addiction Source Type: news

The Connection Between Nutrition and Addiction Recovery
Addicts can learn self-love in part through good nutrition. The more addicts learn to care for their bodies, the more they can learn to clean up other parts of their lives as well.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - May 20, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Richard Taite Tags: Addiction Diet Health Source Type: news

Childhood ADHD Linked to Obesity in Adulthood
Identification and treatment issues surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are challenging enough. Now research is shedding light on long-term outcomes for people with ADHD. A May 20 study in Pediatrics reports that men who had ADHD in childhood are twice as likely to be obese in middle age, even if they no longer exhibit symptoms of the disorder. [More] (Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed)
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - May 20, 2013 Category: Science Tags: Health,Thought & Cognition,Addiction Recovery,Psychology,Mind Brain,Society Policy Source Type: research

Pushing the senses
Game Transfer Phenomena occur when video game players appear to be so immersed in their gaming that when they stop playing, they sometimes transfer some of their virtual experiences to the real world. Want to know more? Find out in my latest blog.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - May 20, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Dr. Mark D. Griffiths, Ph.D. Tags: Addiction angelica depth interviews game menus Game Transfer Phenomena gamers gaming community Immersive gaming initial interviews karin media coverage nottingham trent university player experiences premeditation qualitative st Source Type: news