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• Researchers find two genes associated with heavy drinking

  While individuals have ultimate control over their behavior, their genetic makeup may be responsible for urges to drink excessively, according to a new study from the University of Maryland. more...

• Binge drinking can cause heart complications

  Long-term moderate-to-heavy alcohol consumption may increase the risk of developing dangerous cardiovascular problems, according to a new study from a team of Boston University Medical Center researchers. more...

• Research uncovers causes of fetal alcohol syndrome

  Drinking during pregnancy is a well-established risk factor for birth defects. Yet researchers have been unable to pinpoint the specific causes of these deficiencies. more...

• 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...

• 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...

• Colleges work to reduce drinking

  This month, millions of young adults are packing up their belongings and heading off to college. While this may be an exciting time, it is also when many students develop dangerous dependencies on alcohol, which may require treatment at a rehab facility. more...

• Study shows alcohol use is on the rise

  The number of individuals who consume alcohol in the U.S. is increasing due to social, economic and ethnic factors, according to a new study from researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. more...

• Underage individuals continue to turn to caffeinated alcoholic drinks

  Caffeinated alcoholic beverages have gotten a lot of attention in recent months. In the wake of several highly publicized cases of underage children blacking out after drinking them, outcry from parents and health experts resulted in the removal of the products from store shelves. more...

• Holidays are a difficult time for alcoholics

  Most individuals who struggle with addiction will say that the holidays are a particularly difficult time of year. Addiction in families can cause tremendous stress, which may lead individuals to destructive behavior. more...

• Genetic variation common to Caucasians increases alcohol related-cirrhosis risk

  Caucasian alcoholics may be at a greater risk of developing liver diseases, including cirrhosis, according to a new study from German researchers. The findings underscore the importance for alcoholics to seek substance abuse help. more...

• New medication combined with addiction treatment may improve odds of quitting

  Recovering addicts say that cocaine dependency can be extremely difficult to overcome. Individuals must often seek help from addiction treatment centers in order to stop their habit of using the drug. more...

• 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...

• Navy launches addiction treatment program to help sailors with recovery

  Veterans often have higher rates of substance abuse than the general population. They often develop addictions to prescription medication after being wounded. However, servicemen and women who struggle with addiction may have a new treatment option. more...