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Articles from January 2011

• Many sports fans are drunk after games

  Attending a professional sporting event may pose a serious threat to the relapse prevention efforts of recovering alcoholics. A new study has found that liquor permeates these events and a high percentage of fans leave games legally drunk. more...

• Availability of energy drinks may encourage alcohol abuse

  Recent legislation to restrict the marketing and sale of caffeinated alcoholic beverages may help keep these potentially dangerous drinks out of the hands of many people. more...

• Bartenders may play important role in identifying post traumatic stress disorder sufferers

  For individuals who have experienced trauma, particularly former military personnel, a bartender may not be able to replace a therapist, but the person serving the drinks may be able to help them seek treatment from a drug rehab and mental health facility. more...

• Impulsivity in childhood linked to adult substance abuse

  A child's self-control may predict their future risk of substance abuse and potential need for drug rehab, according to a new study from Duke University researchers. more...

• Meditation causes beneficial structural changes in the brain

  Mindfulness meditation may be more beneficial to individuals who have suffered trauma or have developed an anxiety disorder than previously thought. A team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital has found that the practice causes changes to the structure of the brain. more...

• Imported drug may increase the risk of addiction

  Using the drug khat can have a major impact on an individuals ability to control impulsive behavior, according to a new study from Dutch researchers. The findings indicate that users may be at risk for a range of complications, including addiction that may force them to seek substance abuse help. more...

• Internet gaming sites help feed gambling addiction

  Even in states where gambling in casinos or on sporting events is illegal, many addicts have still found a way to feed their habit. The main channel for these individuals has been the Internet. more...

• Caffeinated alcohol drinks offer little protection against intoxication

  Mixing alcohol and energy drinks has grown into a dangerous trend. A new study has found that it encourages over-drinking, which may lead to addiction and the need for substance abuse help. more...

• Certain antioxidants may protect against PTSD

  For the many of those with post traumatic stress disorder, the memory of traumatic events is the most difficult aspect to deal with, particularly when those memories start to become associated with normal, every day events. more...

• Researchers find high prevalence of PTSD among Word Trade Center survivors

  As far as trauma goes, few events can surpass the horrors of the attacks on the World Trade Center towers. However, nearly a decade after the events of September 11, little research has been conducted into the impact of these attacks on the mental health of those who survived. more...

• Study affirms genetic link in depression

  An individual's ability to rebound from trauma and avoid depression may have a lot to do with their genes, according to new study published in the Archives of General Psychology that challenges previous skepticism of a genetic link to depression. more...

• Illicit drug users may face many consequences

  Opiate addiction can have a significant impact on an individual's life. Dependency on the drug can make it difficult to continue with daily routines and adolescents who use it may be unable to finish their degree. This may seriously jeopardize their long-term health. more...