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Articles from November 2010

• Binge drinking increases cardiovascular risk

  Individuals who regularly binge drink are at a significantly higher risk of acquiring an addiction that necessitates substance abuse treatment. Additionally, recent findings show that it seriously elevates an individual's chances of developing heart disease. more...

• Conditioning tests may help doctors diagnose fetal alcohol syndrome

  Alcoholics who fail to seek substance abuse treatment and continue to drink during pregnancy risk passing along a range of birth defects to their children. While these impairments can seriously hinder the childs ability to learn, doctors often have a difficult time diagnosing them. more...

• Physical activity may prevent binge drug use

  Physical exercise may significantly improve the chances of success for individuals who are undergoing substance abuse treatment for cocaine addiction, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. more...

• Heavy drinking leads to impulse control problems

  It is well known that drinking alcohol increases impulsive behavior during periods of drunkenness. However, new researchers suggests that heavy drinking during adolescence may cause structural changes in the brain that make a person behave less predictably, even when they are not intoxicated. more...