Local News: Ashburn, VA 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Alcoholism News Editors

News Widget

Display the Alcoholism news headlines on your website.

Get the Topix Headlines Widget

Share & bookmark

RSS icon mobile icon

Alcoholism News

News on Alcoholism continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

2 hrs ago | Psychology Today

The Real World of Rehab

I have just had my first experience as a rehab therapist at a tony Malibu facility.

Comment?

Related Topix: Health

Wed May 22, 2013

ABC News

Tollner's comments at AHA dinner labelled 'extremist'

The Northern Territory Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing has come under fire for comments he made at the Australian Hotels Association dinner last night, with a leading advocate calling them 'borderline delusional, hysterical and extremist'. Mr Tollner gave a speech at last night's annual dinner, where he praised the AHA for their support ... (more)

Comment?

Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Adrants

Drunk Girl Pukes Up Father in Disgusting PSA

It's sort of expected drug-related PSAs will shock, disgust and make you squirm.

Comment?

Related Topix: Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), Health, Medicine

E! Online

The Bachelorette's Meredith Phillips: I'm an Alcoholic

The Bachelorette isn't short on peddling breathtaking romantic fantasies, but for onetime star Meredith Phillips , life after all those rose ceremonies offered a hard dose of reality.

Comment?

Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Tue May 21, 2013

Medical News Today

Self-Regulation Of Advertising By Beer-Industry, Code Violations

Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Public Health ; Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 21 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT In order to avoid exposing vulnerable groups such as children and young adults to alcohol advertising, industry groups have developed their own self-regulation guidelines.

Comment?

Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Advertising, Marketing

Psychology Today

Christine Quinn and the Healing Power of Honesty

On May 14th, 2013 the New York Times ran an article based on interviews with Christine Quinn, who is currently a candidate for Mayor of New York City.

Comment?

Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mon May 20, 2013

PsychCentral

Heavy Drinking and Smoking Linked to Early Brain Aging

New research suggests chronic smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and increasing age are all associated with increased oxidative damage to brain tissue.

Comment?

Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health, Life, Food, Nutrition, Genetics

Sun May 19, 2013

Newkerala.com

Lindsay Lohan avoiding Mueller in rehab?

Los Angeles, May 19 : Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly avoiding Brooke Mueller, who wants to become her close friend, in a rehab.

Comment?

Related Topix: Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), Health, Medicine

ContactMusic.com

Jack Osbourne: 'Dad Relapsed But He's Sober Now'

Jack Osbourne is playing down the drama surrounding his father Ozzy's recent relapse, insisting he was not surprised when the heavy rocker started boozing and using drugs again.

Comment?

Related Topix: Jack Osbourne, Medicine, Health

Medical Daily

HIV Is No Barrier To Successful Liver Transplant For Cancer Treatment

As people infected with HIV live longer with antiretroviral drug therapy, more of them are developing hepatocellular carcinoma , which is particularly aggressive among this population.

Comment?

Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, Health, Medicine, Cancer, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Oncology

Sat May 18, 2013

Detroit Free Press

John Carlisle: Church halts Marta's Fine Foods' bid for a liquor license

Oshtemo United Methodist Church says members objected to the restaurant's liquor license bid based on their beliefs.

Comment?

Related Topix: Life, Food, Dining, Oshtemo, MI, Memorial Day, Holidays, Medicine, Health

Daily Star

Boozy in-laws demand cash

MY wife's parents have told us that we have to pay them 50 a week or they'll starve.

Comment?

Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mail on Sunday

Coffee is more than just a hangover pick-me-up as it also fights the effects of alcohol

Now new research shows that a mug of coffee can do more for a bleary-eyed reveller than simply lift a hangover.

Comment?

Related Topix: Drink, Coffee, Supplement, Finland, World News, Medicine, Health

International Business Times

Homeless Heavy Drinkers at Risk of Head Injuries by 400 Times the Average

A study has shown that homeless men who are heavy drinkers suffer 400 times more head injuries than the general population.

Comment?

Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Fri May 17, 2013

The Heritage Foundation

States Expand Welfare Drug Testing

Governor Sam Brownback signed a law last month that requires drug screening for Kansas recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families .

Comment?

Related Topix: Drug Testing, US Governors, Sam Brownback, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), Health, Medicine, Arkansas

EurekAlert!

Beer-industry advertising guidelines: Rating panels may help industry assess itself

Results indicate that a modified Delphi Technique may enhance the ability of regulatory agencies to monitor the content of alcohol-beverage advertising.

Comment?

Related Topix: Advertising, Medicine, Health, Marketing

EurekAlert!

Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain

A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on neurocognition in one-month-abstinent alcohol dependent individuals in treatment.

Comment?

Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health, Life, Food, Nutrition, Genetics, UC San Francisco

Daily Echo

Inquest finds engineer died from alcohol abuse

An engineer from Southampton who was found slumped propped up over a kitchen counter died of prolonged alcohol abuse, an inquest heard.

Comment?

Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Medical News Today

Marijuana Users Have 16 Percent Lower Fasting Insulin Levels Compared To Non-Users

Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators.

Comment?

Related Topix: Drugs, Marijuana, Medicine, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Washington DC, Life, Food, Nutrition, Health

Thu May 16, 2013

News24

Gauteng MEC withdraws alcohol ban bid

There is one thing that nearly led to the demise of the ANCYL and that also renders other political youth structures irrelevant, says Ace Moloi .

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, South Africa, Medicine, Health