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Alcoholism Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Alcoholism.

Results 1 - 20 of 4,233 in Alcoholism

  1. Little shop of horrible hoursRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Los Angeles Times

    The shop's front door was shut tight. The little "Will Return At" sign that was attached to it was of no help -- its clocklike hands were conspicuously missing.

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    Related Topix: Cal State Northridge, Northridge, CA

  2. Low testosterone: Hypogonadism could be the causeRead the original story

    1 hr ago | WPDE

    ... or its treatment. Liver or kidney damage. Thyroid problems. Iron overload (hemochromatosis). Obesity. Effects of alcoholism. Use of certain medications: Certain corticosteroids Antifungal medications Certain diuretics or anticonvulsants ...

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    Related Topix: Testicular Cancer, Health

  3. 'Scott Harrison' gym can spark Commonwealth Games gold rush IN...Read the original story

    3 hrs ago | Scotsman.com

    IN unveiling the Scott Harrison School of Boxing, Peter Harrison has revealed his belief that the new state-of-the-art facility, named after his former world champion son, will inspire Scotland to a record-breaking haul of five gold medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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  4. Snellville expected to pass Sunday liquor salesRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    When Robert Rigby opened his Snellville pizzeria, he figured he'd rake in big bucks on Sundays selling beer and pizza to patrons watching football on big-screen TVs.

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    Related Topix: Snellville, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Dacula, GA, Loganville, GA, Medicine, Health

  5. Pool passionate about giving a second chanceRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Abbotsford Times Newspaper

    Gertie Pool wants to help women suffering from drug and alcohol addiction to get another shot at reclaiming their lives.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, British Columbia, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

  6. Needy Fund: Rent money aids veteran's recoveryRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Cape Cod Times

    ... for years. He had survived the Vietnam War, but his brother and many friends did not. Over the years, he battled alcoholism. He was homeless for a decade. In memory of our parents, Hermon and Lucile Loud, from Lois, Shirley and Nancy$1,200 In memory ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Shirley, MA, Lancaster, MA, Hyannis, MA, Brewster, MA, Scituate, MA

  7. "Should I go to the hospital?"Read the original story

    5 hrs ago | Baby Center

    ... now would be a good time to start? Just to settle the baby down and keep him in there? I have a family history of alcoholism so I don't want him to be born addicted. sammiislove Updated 26 minutes ago Oh he won't be addicted. Now is DEFINITELY the ...

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  8. UCSB student asks why their newspaper stopped covering the death of Noah KromRead the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | Orange Juice

    On that website is an editorial entitled "The Dead Demand Answers."A The editorial openly wonders why the U.C. Santa Barbara student newspaper, the Daily Nexus , failed to follow up on the tragic deaths of numerous U.C. Santa Barbara students.

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    Related Topix: Darkside, Pop/Rock, UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara County, CA, Isla Vista, CA

  9. Alcoholic Flies Show Human-like Desperation, RelapsesRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | National Geographic

    ... fruit flies share similar chemical pathways, the finding may shed light on the still hazy genetic roots of human alcoholism - and new ways to treat it, researchers say. Common subjects of genetic experiments - due largely to their rapid reproduction ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, UC San Francisco

  10. Yay, "Stimulus"Read the original story w/Photo

    11 hrs ago | FITSNews

    The federal "stimulus" could be saving or creating a whole different sort of "jobs " That's because $400,000 in "economic recovery" is headed for the hip pockets of a bunch of malt liquor swilling, pot smoking young adults.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Hillary Clinton, New York

  11. Can't we find a qualified candidate for Mayor?Read the original story

    11 hrs ago | The Gadsden Times

    ... gladly run for mayor, but if I had to deal with some of the idiots on the city council, it would drive me to alcoholism too. If you ask me, the city council has caused more hard feelings and division in this city than anything else. (EXAMPLE: 3 ...

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  12. Interview: How we all fell for Lily AllenRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | This Is London

    Lily wears sequined cardigan, 1,595, Burberry . T-shirt, 48, American Vintage at Matches .

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  13. Flies Like Us: They Can Act Like Addicts, Too

    18 hrs ago | Medical News Today

    Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Biology / Biochemistry Article Date: 11 Dec 2009 - 4:00 PST When given the chance to consume alcohol at will, fruit flies behave in ways that look an awful lot like human alcoholism .

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Biology, Science, Entomology, UC San Francisco

  14. Column: Go ahead and have that glass of wineRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | WisInfo

    ... is one. You only drink an average of five drinks per week, making you a 'light' drinker. While it's true that alcoholism can wreak havoc on the mind and body, I believe that your glass of wine with dinner is not doing you any harm. In fact, it ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  15. Addiction Meds May Help GamblersRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday | MedlinePlus

    Drugs used to treat substance addictions could prove effective in treating pathological gambling, U.S. researchers say.

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    Related Topix: Hollywood, FL

  16. Stephanie Pratt Fired From a oeThe HillsaRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Externals

    When Season 6 of The Hills kicks into high-gear next year, one familiar face will fade from the crowd.

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  17. Journey Recovery Centers - Drug Rehab & Alcohol Rehab Addiction Treatment CenterRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | SBWire

    Alcohol and drug addictions are very common, and a lot of people suffer from the inability to stop drinking or using drugs.

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

  18. Aerosmith Drummer Joey Kramer Driving a oeHit Harda Book to Best Seller Status with PAID, Inc.Read the original story

    14 hrs ago | Business Wire

    Joey Kramer's gritty, soul-searching book, " Hit Hard : a Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top," debuted on June 30, 2009 -- five days after King of Pop Michael Jackson died right before his planned reemergence on the world stage.

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    Related Topix: Aerosmith, Pop/Rock, Marketing

  19. Addiction meds may help treat gamblersRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | Women-XtraEdition - Indiatimes

    It is possible to treat pathological gambling with medications that decrease urges and increase inhibitions, says a new study.

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    Related Topix: University of Minnesota

  20. Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer RecurrenceRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | Medical News Today

    Main Category: Breast Cancer Also Included In: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs ; Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 11 Dec 2009 - 3:00 PST Moderate to heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages is associated with a 1.3-fold increased risk of breast cancer recurrence.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Oncology, Oakland, CA