Alcoholism News

New Jersey alcohol enforcement officials raided bars up and down the Garden State Wednesday on suspicion that mixologists were pouring generic rail-drinks from high-end liquor bottles.

Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Also Included In: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Article Date: 24 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT Research presented at the 2013 Canadian Neuroscience Meeting shows that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioural reactions in rats similar to those produced by drugs of abuse such as cocaine.

Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Mental Health ; Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Article Date: 23 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT The integration of mental health interventions into HIV prevention and treatment platforms can reduce the opportunity costs of care and improve treatment outcomes, argues a new Policy Forum article published in this ... (more)

Every hour in the United States, one person dies and three more suffer debilitating injuries from crashes involving drunk drivers.

After 13 seasons, A&E 's Intervention is coming to an end. The final five episodes of the Emmy-winning series will air beginning Thursday, June 13 at 9 PM, the network announced today.

Jenelle Evans and Andrew Lewis split up shortly after the birth of their son Jace nearly four years ago.

Dear Dr. Roach: Could you please explain why alcoholics get distended abdomens, and would the disorder reverse itself if someone quit drinking? Dear J.P.: Alcohol causes injury to liver cells.

Washington, May 23: Richie Sambora has slammed Jon Bon Jovi for hinting that the guitarist left the duo's 'Because We Can' tour because of alcohol abuse.

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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