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Two-Drug Combo Curbs Drinking for People Battling Severe Alcoholism
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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A combo of an allergy drug and a blood pressure med appears to lower daily drinking in folks battling severe alcoholism, French researchers report.
The two generic drugs are the antihistamine cyproheptadine and prazosin, which treats high blood pressure and urinary urgen...
Most Homeless Americans Are Battling Mental Illness
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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Two-thirds of homeless people are experiencing some form of mental health disorder, a large, new review of data on the subject.
The analysis found that men who are homeless are more likely to be battling mental illness than women, although rates were high for both gender...
'Gig Economy' Job Woes May Lead to Problem Drinking Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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The “gig economy” could be setting up many young adults for drinking problems later in life, a new study warns.
People who take poorly paid temp jobs as freelancers or independent contractors are 43% more likely to develop an alcohol-related illness than those with f...
Sports Gambling, Binge Drinking a Dangerous Duo for Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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People who gamble on sports are more likely to be binge drinkers as well, a new report finds.
Both women and men who bet on sports were at least twice as likely to binge drink compared to non-gamblers, results showed. Further, the odds of binge drinking increased with th...
In One Baltimore Neighborhood, Curbing Liquor Sales Hours Slashed Crime Rates
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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Cutting back on late-night alcohol sales might help curb crime in violence-ridden neighborhoods, a new report claims.
Murders dropped by half (51%) within a month after one Baltimore neighborhood limited alcohol hours of sale for bars and taverns, researchers report Apr...
Mouse Study Finds Brain Target to Block Alcohol Cravings
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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For folks who have battled alcohol dependency for years, any treatment that could curb or block alcohol cravings would be a huge advance.
Now, research in mice is giving a glimmer of hope that just such a therapy might be possible.
A compound -- so far dubbed LY244...
Telehealth May Help People Stick With Alcoholism Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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Telehealth might be a more effective way of treating alcoholism than in-person therapy sessions, a new study reports.
Alcoholics who receive treatment through telehealth were more likely to engage in more therapy visits and stick to anti-alcohol medication longer than th...
Binge Drinking Boosts Heart Risks, Especially for Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Imbibing more than a drink per day significantly raises heart risks for all, but binge drinking is especially harmful, particularly for women, new research shows.
“When it comes to binge drinking, both men and women with excess alcohol consumption had a higher risk of ...
U.S. Deaths Linked to Alcohol Keep Rising, Especially Among Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Deaths where alcohol played a key role climbed sharply in recent years, hitting women even harder than men, new government data shows.
Between 2016 and 2021 (the latest numbers available), "the average number of U.S. deaths from excessive alcohol use increased by more th...
Stress Main Factor Driving Teens to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2024
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American teenagers cite stress as the leading reason they might get drunk or high, a new report reveals.
That only underscores the need for better adolescent mental health care, according to the research team behind the study.
Better "access to treatment and suppor...
High School Kids Who Use Weed, Alcohol Face Higher Risks for Suicidal Thoughts
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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High school students who smoke, drink or use weed are more likely to be emotionally troubled and have suicidal thoughts, a new study finds.
Teens who turn to nicotine, alcohol or marijuana are more likely to think about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have psychotic ...
Alcohol-Linked Fatty Liver Disease More Fatal for Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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Fatty liver disease can cause liver damage and can be one health effect of long-term heavy drinking.
Now, research shows that the illness can prove even more deadly for women who drink than for men.
Also called steatotic liver disease, the condition involves the st...
AA Programs Turn Lives Around, But Most Members Are White: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2024
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a key means by which millions of Americans deal with drinking problems.
However, white Americans are much more likely to engage in the trusted “12-step” program than Black of Hispanic drinkers, a new study finds.
Black and Hispanic alcoh...
U.S. Has Seen Steady Rise in Role of Alcohol, Drugs in Heart Deaths
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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Heart disease deaths linked with alcohol or drug use have been steadily increasing in the United States, a new study has found.
Deaths from heart disease in which substance use was cited as contributor rose an average of 4% per year between 1999 and 2019, researchers rep...
What's Your Bedtime Routine? Survey Finds Americans' Favorites
- January 10, 2024
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A hot shower, a glass of wine, a good book and sex are a few of Americans' favorite ways to unwind at bedtime, a new survey shows.
"What defines a comfortable night's sleep varies from person to person, but developing a consistent sleep routine that removes distraction i...
Your New Year's Eve Safety Checklist
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2023
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Millions of revelers hit the road after New Year's Eve celebrations and the inevitability of impaired drivers make the holiday one of the nation's deadliest.
High blood-alcohol levels are a factor in more than 50% of crashes on New Year's Day, the American Safety Council...
Ease Up on Drinking to Cut Your Risk for 'Holiday Heart'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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Rum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of “holiday heart syndrome,” doctors warn.
Holiday heart syndrome is the unofficial name for a notable increase in patients seeking treatmen...
Men Who Want to Be Dads Should Take a Break From Alcohol
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2023
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Much has been made of the effects a pregnant woman's drinking could have on the health of her unborn child.
But alcohol consumption by men also increases the risk of birth defects in newborns -- and a new study shows that guys who want to avoid this will have to cut out ...
For Kids, Superbowl & Drinking Can Mean Tougher Discipline From Parents
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2023
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Parents who imbibe while watching the Super Bowl are more likely to use aggressive discipline on their children than those who abstain during the football game, a new study reports.
What's interesting is that moms made up more than 90% of the parents in the study, noted ...
Climate Change's Hotter Days Could Bring More Alcohol, Drug Crises
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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Sweltering temperatures appear to fuel drug-related hospital visits, a problem that could be worsening with climate change, a new study suggests.
“We saw that during periods of higher temperatures, there was a corresponding increase in hospital visits related to alcoho...
Talking to a Loved One Battling Substance Abuse: Staying Positive Is Key
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2023
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A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help.
But it's important to choose your words carefully when discussing possible addiction to controlled substances with your loved one, said
Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2023
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Before pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems.
This so-called pericardial fat is associated with increased risk of heart disease.
Researc...
Teen Drinking Much More Likely If Parents Binge Drink, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2023
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Parents who drink too much, too often, may be influencing their teens to do the same, a new study finds.
"Adolescents whose parents binge drink had a four times greater chance of drinking alcohol themselves compared to adolescents whose parents did not binge drink, and s...
Los estadounidenses de mediana edad usan marihuana y se dan atracones de bebida a niveles récord
- Hola Doctor and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- August 21, 2023
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Los atracones de bebida y el consumo de marihuana han alcanzado niveles históricamente altos entre los adultos de EE. UU. de 35 a 50 años, anunciaron el jueves los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH) de EE. UU.
Entre estos adultos de mediana edad, las drogas favori...
Middle-Aged Americans Are Using Marijuana, Binge-Drinking at Record Levels
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2023
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Binge-drinking and marijuana use have reached historically high levels among U.S. adults aged 35 to 50, the U.S. National Institutes of Health announced Thursday.
For these middle-aged adults, the drugs of choice are marijuana, hallucinogens and alcohol, with nearly...
In Monkey Trial, Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Curbing Severe Problem Drinking
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2023
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For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area of the brain associated with addiction.
“With alcohol alone, there's generally more than 100,000 deaths [in th...
Drinking, Often Heavy, Is Common Among Cancer Survivors
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2023
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Many Americans diagnosed with cancer continue to drink alcohol regularly — sometimes heavily and sometimes during treatment, a new study shows.
The study, of over 15,000 U.S. cancer survivors, found that 78% were current drinkers. And of them, significant percentages s...
Regular Drinking Can Raise Blood Pressure in the Otherwise Healthy
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2023
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Whether knocking back a little alcohol or a lot, daily drinking is tied to higher blood pressure, a new research review warns.
Compared with not drinking, just one alcoholic drink a drink a day is associated with higher blood pressure over time, even in people who previo...
Alcohol Kills Men More Often, but Women's Death Rates Are Catching Up
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2023
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Women are catching up to men when it comes to dying from alcohol abuse, a new study finds.
Although men are nearly three times more likely to die from alcohol abuse than women, such deaths among women are rising at a faster rate. Between 2018 and 2020, alcohol-related de...
Bipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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People who have bipolar disorder may have a higher risk of dying early, according to new research.
Finnish investigators say this is due to a combination of external causes -- such as suicide, accidents and violence -- and physical health issues, with alcohol a big contr...
Home Delivery of Alcohol Expanded During Pandemic, With Permanent Effects on Health
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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During the COVID-19 pandemic home liquor delivery soared in the United States, as did binge drinking along with it, a new study finds.
"'Home delivery' refers to when restaurants, bars or retailers use their own employees or a third-party delivery system such as DoorDash...
Binge Drinking in Middle Age: Has 'Wine Mom' Culture Gone Too Far?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2023
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It's an image you see everywhere on social media and television: Groups of 30-something women, glistening glasses of chardonnay or cabernet in their hands as they let loose with their friends.
But a new study digs into the downside of "booze bonding" — these women are...
Legalizing Marijuana Tied to More Binge Drinking in Folks Over 30
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2023
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A growing number of states are legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and it may be leading to an unexpected side effect among millennials and Gen Xers: binge drinking.
Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks at a time for men or four or more drinks for wome...
Can Heavy Drinkers Really 'Hold their Liquor'? Study Shows Maybe Not
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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Heavy drinkers might think they can “hold their liquor” better, but science doesn't back them up.
A new University of Chicago study found that people with alcohol use disorder were still impaired after heavy drinking, even if they thought they had greater tolerance.<...
Heavy Drinking Could Raise Your Risk for Frailty: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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Drinking heavily while younger puts you at risk for muscle loss and frailty later in life, new research suggests.
These findings are another reason to cut back on the booze, according to the research team from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the United Kingdom.
Vaping Could Up Teens' Odds for Marijuana Use, Binge Drinking
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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Teens who use electronic cigarettes are significantly more likely than non-vapers to binge-drink and use cannabis, new research finds.
Surveys of teens ages 13 to 18 revealed that vapers were 20 times more likely to use marijuana than teens who used no nicotine prod...
Exercise Could Be an Antidote to Addiction, Data Suggests
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Exercise might help people who are battling addiction stay on the straight and narrow, a new research review finds.
Investigators who analyzed 43 studies from around the world found a link between physical activity and reduced substance use among people in treatment for ...
Million-Person Study Finds Genes Common to Many Addiction Disorders
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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Breakthrough research shows genetic markers for substance abuse and could lead to more effective ways to prevent and treat drug and alcohol use disorders.
These findings could help people wh...
From a Lock of Hair, Beethoven's Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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Genetic analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair has provided new clues into the cause of the great composer's death in 1827 — as well as evidence of a family scandal.
The analysis revealed that Beethoven suffered from a hepatitis B infection that could have contributed...
Alcohol Might Speed Alzheimer's Progress in Brain, Animal Study Suggests
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2023
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Even modest drinking can speed up the loss of brain cells and formation of the plaques that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, research in mice shows.
These plaques are an accumulation of toxic proteins.
“These findings suggest alcohol might accelerate the pa...
In New Documentary, Michael J. Fox Describes Hiding Parkinson's, Struggles With Alcohol
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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Actor Michael J. Fox details his experiences with Parkinson's disease, including turning to alcohol and pills in an attempt to cope, in a new documentary.
Fox, 61, has had the degenerative brain disorder since 1991, but didn't disclose it publicly until 1998.
The...
Could Weight-Loss Surgery in Teens Raise Risks for Alcohol Abuse?
- Gary Loss HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2023
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For teens who are obese, weight-loss surgery can be life-changing — but not always in a good way.
A new study finds a troubling downside to weight-loss surgery among 13- to 19-year-olds: They're at increased risk of alcohol use disorders. And their risk stays higher fo...
How a 'Dry January' Could Help Your Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2023
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Having a “dry January,” or giving up alcohol for the first month of the year, is a trend.
And it's not a bad idea, according to a drug and alcohol rehab counselor with Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Even in Advanced Liver Disease, It's Never Too Late to Quit Alcohol
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2022
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Quitting alcohol can help reduce complications of liver cirrhosis, even in patients who have advanced disease. It can also help them live longer, new research shows.
"Our results clearly show that all patients with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis who maintain sustained ...
Odds for Early Death Rise After Severe Injury Linked to Alcohol
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2022
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Before you toast the holiday season with too much alcohol, here's a sobering thought.
Folks who get injured severely enough while intoxicated to require hospital treatment are five times more likely to die in the coming year, according to new research published in
Few Americans Understand Alcohol's Impact on Cancer Risk: Survey
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 2, 2022
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Alcohol increases the risk of cancer, but some Americans think it does the opposite, a new study shows.
Researchers set out to understand people's awareness of the links between alcohol and cancer, finding that many would benefit from further education on the issue.
Drinking Rates Crept Up in U.S. States Once Weed Was Made Legal
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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Could unfettered access to marijuana fuel a rise in drinking rates?
Yes, report researchers who found alcohol consumption increased at times and in places where marijuana was made legal for certain groups.
The increase in drinking was mostly driven by young adults ...
Alcohol-Linked Deaths Soared During Pandemic, CDC Says
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2022
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Deaths caused by alcohol skyrocketed in the United States between 2019 and 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, according to a just-published government report.
The alcohol-induced death rate jumped 26% during that period, claiming more than 49,000 lives, the
Alcohol to Blame for 1 in 5 Young Adult Deaths in U.S.
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2022
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For anyone who thinks alcoholism isn't a deadly disease, a new government report shows alcohol abuse caused nearly 13% of deaths in American adults under 65 between 2015 and 2019.
The statistics were even more grim among younger U.S. adults: In people aged 20 to 49, alco...
Magic Mushroom Hallucinogen May Treat Problem Drinking
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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Jon Kostas, a lifelong resident of New York City, started bar-hopping at age 13. At the height of his alcoholism, he was consuming as many as 30 drinks a night.
Desperate for a way out, Kostas, 32, turned to a new therapy: psilocybin -- the