MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'binge drinking'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377613&cid=t_140146_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F20%2Fwhy-ruminating-is-unhealthy-and-how-to-stop%2F Ruminating is like a record that’s stuck and keeps repeating the same lyrics. It’s replaying an argument with a friend in your mind. It’s retracing past mistakes. When people ruminate, they over-think or obsess about situations or life events, such as work or relationships. Research has shown that rumination is associated with a variety of negative consequences, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, binge-drinking and binge-eating. Why does rumination lead to such harmful results? For some people, drinking or binge-eating becomes a way to cope with life and drown out their ruminations, according to Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D, a psychologist and professor at Yale University. Not surprisingly, ruminating conjures up more negative thoughts. It becomes a cycle. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377613 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:06:31 +0100 4377613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225528&cid=t_140146_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FTWzi4s2IBaQ%2F New York City’s new anti-binge drinking campaign wants you to “stop drinking before you stop thinking,” warning residents of the dangers of excessive drinking. Their posters feature men and women in compromising positions (slumped on the stoop of a dingy building; bloodied and bruised, presumably from a late-night bar fight), advising that two drinks ago, you wouldn’t have let this happen. Unfortunately, lots of holiday party-goers equate “two drinks ago” with “too sober to enjoy my evening,” knocking back egg nogs in order to knock out the stress of the season. We usually make it through without passing out on a stoop or getting into bloody altercations, but we’ve also had our fair share of hungover December mornings. Do you drink too ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225528 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:47:32 +0100 4225528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4219784&cid=t_140146_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSciencebaseScienceBlog%2F%7E3%2FhMTz5gMJcZM%2Fscience-snips.html It is legal to remove snow and ice from outside your property, pathways and public spaces as long as you do it considerately Start early – much easier to clear fresh, loose snow Don’t use hot water – it melts the snow, but replaces it with black ice Use table salt, rock salt, ash or sand to prevent ice forming but avoid spreading it on plants or grass Be a good neighbour and help anyone that may not be able to clear snow and ice from their own pathways If shovelling snow: Think about where you will put the snow so you don’t block paths or drainage channels Use a wide shovel Make a line down the middle of your path first, so you have a safe surface to walk on – then shovel the snow from the centre to the sides Use the sun to your advantage by removing the top laye... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4219784 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:00:09 +0100 4219784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214176&cid=t_140146_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSciencebaseScienceBlog%2F%7E3%2FhMTz5gMJcZM%2Fscience-snips.html Yet more science news snippets from David Bradley Related Posts:Periodic Table of Science BloggersMicrobial BioremedySpectral LinesHappy New YearCassini-Huygens newsScience snips is a post from: Sciencebase Science Blog (Source: Sciencebase Science Blog) Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214176 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:00:09 +0100 4214176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036604&cid=t_140146_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F203627%2F Hit Me Again: Binge drinking is a major public health problem. (via Betty Confidential) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036604 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:04:05 +0100 4036604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3833424&cid=t_140146_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsocial-drinking-is-it-in-your-genes%2F2010.08.07 Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, published a very interesting paper focusing on the genetic background of social drinking. Specific gene variants might increase the risk for extensive alcohol use or abuse when spending time with heavy-drinking peers. An excerpt from Medical News Today: Drinking alcohol increases levels of dopamine –- a brain chemical that causes pleasure and makes us feel good. The dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4) has been shown to be involved in motivation of seeking out rewards. Research has suggested that carrying a specific form (or variant) of this gene –- one that includes seven or more repeats of a certain section of the gene –- may be associated with craving caused by alcohol-related cues. Psychological scientist ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3833424 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:00:34 +0100 3833424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726561&cid=t_140146_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Funderage-binge-drinking-july-4-spike-er-visits%2F In a yearly ritual that is no surprise to trauma and emergency room physicians, visits to the emergency room fueled by binge-drinking, alcohol-soaked minors doubles over the July 4 weekend (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726561 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:52:03 +0100 3726561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672053&cid=t_140146_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-addiction%2F Where does one draw the line between being a social drinker and having an alcohol addiction? For many people, the lines aren’t always so clear, especially when everyone around them seems to be binge drinking, drinking on a daily basis or glamorizing alcohol use. Social drinking can easily progress into a psychological, or even physical, dependence over time, as it becomes habitually ingrained in our behavioral patterns. Suddenly, we drink to be more interesting, drink to make others more interesting, drink for courage in social settings, drink to give ourselves a boost of energy, or drink to cover up negative feelings like pain, depression or anxiety. Prior to an addiction to alcohol, there is generally a prolonged time period when the social drinker finds that he or she is drinking more... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672053 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:50:00 +0100 3672053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185637&cid=t_140146_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fworried-about-his-drinking%2F As a co-dependent I always felt that my loved one’s drinking was a terrible reflection on me, and I worried about what people thought. One day he told me he wanted to get sober. I was elated for a day, until his next relapse into a binge. Then I was devastated. Some months later, my loved one finally did go to Alcoholics Anonymous. Two days later, the drinking began again. The most important thing I’ve learned in Al-Anon since then is that my well-being cannot depend upon whether or not the alcoholic drinks. His behavior is not a reflection of me, it’s a reflection of his disease. However, my behavior is a reflection of me, and I owe it to myself to pay attention to what it has to tell me. I have to take care of myself. I have to accept that alcoholism is a disease, which... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185637 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:23:43 +0100 3185637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052106&cid=t_140146_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fduh-magazine-ads-for-alcohol-target-youths%2F Time to open the Duh File for yet another Duh Study: Magazine ads for alcohol target youths not yet legally old enough to drink. In other words, teen-agers. They’re kidding right? The companies can’t possibly trying to tempt young people by  using images of young adults having a lot of fun and they just all happen to be holding on to a glass or bottle filled with alcohol. (Sarcasm doesn’t translate well to the Internet, does it?) Researchers decided to do a study about magazine ads and teens to determine if the Wine Institute, the Beer Institute, and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States were being truthful with their claims of not targeting young people with their advertising. What they found was this was not true. The study was published in the Journal of ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052106 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:51:45 +0100 3052106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015260&cid=t_140146_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fmore-booze-for-older-alcoholics-duh-study%2F Yet another one for the Duh Files: Older alcoholics need more alcohol to get drunk. Really? Alcoholism is not something that is funny nor should it be joked about. It’s a serious problem that requires serious interventions. But who in their right mind doesn’t know or hasn’t figured out that the longer you abuse alcohol, the more alcohol you end up using? According to an Ohio State University press release about a study that looked at alcoholics and alcohol use, The findings suggest that older problem drinkers may have developed a tolerance for alcohol and need to drink even more than younger abusers to achieve the effects they seek. Really? To be fair though, the study also did find that binge drinking, something usually thought to be associated with young adults, particu... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015260 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:38:29 +0100 3015260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004094&cid=t_140146_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Falcohol-misuse-among-the-elderly%2F An Opportunity for Prevention Abstract: Current US census estimates predict that by the year 2020, 18% of the population will be 65 years or older. As most adults in this age group have health care needs, it is vital that clinicians are competent in identifying and intervening in the most common health issues among older adults. The article in this issue by Blazer and Wu again reminds us that alcohol use, including binge drinking, is common among older adults and that despite popular culture, alcohol misuse does not disappear as one ages. As noted in the article, the findings are very consistent with other epidemiological literature. Blazer and Wu found that 13% of men and 8% of women reported at-risk drinking and that 14% of men and 3% of women reported binge drinking. This is not to sugg... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004094 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:57:31 +0100 3004094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879381&cid=t_140146_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fweekly-alcohol-allowance-for-teens-best%2F Teens and alcohol have long been a source of concern for many parents – and adults in general. Different cultures believe different things and even legal ages for alcohol consumption change according to where you are. I live in Quebec where the legal age is 18, while our neighboring province Ontario’s legal age is 19. At the same time, an hour south of us, across the Canada/United States border, the age is 21. (One thing I can’t figure out is why you can allow an 18-year-old to own a gun, join the army, get married, vote, buy a house, etc, but he or she can’t have a drink?). Anyway, since there are such differences in beliefs about teens and alcohol, there are on-going studies to see if there are ways to see what may be best overall. Researchers in the United Kingdo... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879381 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:07:19 +0100 2879381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855841&cid=t_140146_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fbinge-drinking-and-brain-damage%2F Binge Drinking . Binge drinkers have a higher risk of alcohol-related injury than chronic, heavy drinkers, the Health Behavior News Service reported Feb. 22. Binge-drinking women who otherwise drink in moderation had seven times the risk of injury as nondrinkers, while binge-drinking men increased their injury risk sixfold. Share/Save Related posts:Alcohol Related Brain DamageAlcohol related brain damageSo called low risk drinking isn’tRisk of becoming Alcoholic?Heavy Drinkers and Sex Diseases (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855841 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:50:30 +0100 2855841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256057&cid=t_140146_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fthe-niaaa-helps-rethink-your-drinking%2F ‘Just one drink. Okay, maybe just one more.’ Does that sound familiar? We have all been there at some stage or another. However, most of us never develop a drinking problem. We know when to stop and how much is too much.  But even if you don’t have a problem with alcohol, it never hurts to learn more about what alcohol can do to your body and your life. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) have created a great interactive website called  ”Rethinking Drinking” that’s definitely worth checking out. Aimed at helping people, especially those between 18 and 30, determine what type of drinker they are and whether they might be at risk of developing a drinking problem. Rethinking Drinking asks (and answers) the following ques... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256057 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:10:20 +0100 2256057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696136&cid=t_140146_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F11%2Fparty-down-in-americas-hardest-drinking-cities%2F Hey, Austin, Texas! You guys are topping yet another list. In addition to having some of the ickiest restaurants in the nation, you are also some of the hardest partiers (maybe that’s why you don’t notice if a restaurant is filthy, eh? Um, sorry, bad joke.) Anyway, Texans may be the toppers, but Midwesterners aren’t far behind. In fact, Midwest towns capture close to half of the top 15 slots. Who else made the list? Check them out here, adapted from a Forbes.com slideshow (complete with awesome photos): 1. Austin, TX 2. Milwaukee, WI 3. San Francisco, CA 4. Providence, RI 5. Chicago, IL 8. Seattle, WA (tie) 8. Cleveland, OH (tie) 8. St. Louis, MO (tie) 9. Boston, MA 10. Cincinnati, OH 11. Pittsburgh, PA 12. Virginia Beach, VA 13. Portland, OR 14. Jacksonville, FL 15. Detr... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696136 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:00:48 +0100 1696136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=801468&cid=t_140146_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Faddiction-dirkh.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fbook-review-part-two-women-under.html The Rise of the Binge Grrls“Women get drunk faster, become addicted more quickly, and develop alcohol-related diseases—such as hypertension and liver, brain and heart damage—more rapidly than men.” --The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia UniversityToday, about one out of every four American girls has had one or more alcoholic drinks by the age of 13, according to “Women Under the Influence,” a book by Columbia’s National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. In the 1960s, only 7 percent of girls reported having consumed alcohol by that age.80 per cent of college women living in sororities engage in regular bouts of binge drinking, compared to 35 per cent of non-sorority college women. While most women are moderate drinkers, the Center estimates t... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=801468 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:05:00 +0100 801468