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Prevention, screening, and treatment for heavy drinking and …

(3 days ago) WebHeavy drinking and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are major public health concerns. Alcohol consumption is prevalent worldwide. In 2016, 2·4 billion people (33% of the global population) were current drinkers. 1 In the United States, specifically, the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and high-risk drinking in adults has increased substantially …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6883141/

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Alcoholism and American healthcare: The case for a patient safety

(3 days ago) WebAlcoholism, more professionally termed alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a widespread and costly behavioral health condition. The aims of this paper are draw attention to systemic gaps in care for patients with AUD and advocate for patient safety leaders to partner with both the mainstream medical and substance abuse treatment …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/25160435221117952

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Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist

(8 days ago) WebWith the new Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” in U.S. theaters as of May 17, 2024, the late singer’s relationship with alcohol and drugs is under scrutiny again. In July 2011, Winehouse

https://theconversation.com/binge-drinking-is-a-growing-public-health-crisis-a-neurobiologist-explains-how-research-on-alcohol-use-disorder-has-shifted-227313

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Understanding alcohol use disorders and their treatment

(4 days ago) Web1 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (2018). "Alcohol Use Disorder." 2 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2017). Key substance use and mental health indicators …

https://www.apa.org/topics/substance-use-abuse-addiction/alcohol-disorders

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Alcohol Research: Current Reviews - National Institutes of Health

(7 days ago) WebAlcohol Research: Current Reviews (ARCR) ARCR, a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the National Institutes of Health, marks its 50th anniversary in 2024. Explore our "News & Notes" webpage for more on this historic accomplishment.

https://arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/

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More people in the U.S. die of alcohol-related causes …

(2 days ago) WebMental health in this country is in meltdown mode,” said Aaron White, PhD, a biological psychologist at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). “It’s common for people to …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/tackling-risky-alcohol-use

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A Look at the Latest Alcohol Death Data and Change Over the Last …

(8 days ago) WebWhen adjusted for population growth and age, the alcohol death rate has risen by 70% from 2012 to 2022, moving from 7.97 to 13.53 deaths per 100,000 people. Although deaths fell somewhat in 2022

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/a-look-at-the-latest-alcohol-death-data-and-change-over-the-last-decade/

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Substance Use Disorders and Addiction: Mechanisms, Trends, and

(7 days ago) WebThe numbers for substance use disorders are large, and we need to pay attention to them. Data from the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health suggest that, over the preceding year, 20.3 million people age 12 or older had substance use disorders, and 14.8 million of these cases were attributed to alcohol.When considering …

https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20091382

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Patient-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related harms in

(8 days ago) WebYet, alcohol use disorders (AUDs), characterized by moderate to severe alcohol abuse and dependence, remain a low priority of LMIC health systems . Barriers, such as funding constraints, lack of policy, and low public awareness, often prevent access to psychosocial and pharmacological treatments that target AUDs [ 11 ].

https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003961

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Alcohol abuse - Harvard Health

(4 days ago) WebAlcohol can also alter the effectiveness and toxicity of medicines. Some medicines increase blood levels of alcohol or increase the adverse effects of alcohol on the brain. Signs of alcohol abuse. An alcohol abuse disorder is a serious and progressive condition. But it is treatable.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/addiction/alcohol-abuse

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Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health - The New York Times

(2 days ago) WebAlcohol is known to be a direct cause of seven different cancers: head and neck cancers (oral cavity, pharynx and larynx), esophageal cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/well/mind/alcohol-health-effects.html

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Alcohol harms the brain in teen years - Harvard Health

(3 days ago) WebTwo of those periods are at the beginning and end of life. When pregnant women drink alcohol, it can damage the developing brain of the fetus, leading to physical problems, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. When people over the age of 65 drink alcohol, it can worsen declines in brain function that happen during aging.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/alcohol-harms-the-brain-in-teen-years-before-and-after-that-too-2021011521758

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Alcohol use disorder - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

(Just Now) WebRethinking drinking: Alcohol and your health. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/. Accessed April 1, 2022. Ng S-M, et al. Nurse-led body-mind-spirit based relapse prevention intervention for people with diagnosis of alcohol use disorder at a mental health care setting, India: A

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369250

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Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)

(6 days ago) WebAlcohol is a psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties that has been widely used in many cultures for centuries. The harmful use of alcohol causes a high burden of disease and has significant social and economic consequences. The harmful use of alcohol can also result in harm to other people, such as family …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/alcohol

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Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – …

(8 days ago) Web(THE CONVERSATION) More than 29.5 million Americans ages 12 and up had alcohol use disorder – the medical term for the disease commonly known as alcoholism – in 2022, when the most recent

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/alcohol-use-disorder-can-be-treated-with-an-array-19467722.php

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Researchers urge immediate alcohol regulation to curb violence …

(6 days ago) WebAlcohol-related economic abuse and related behavior (e.g., diversion of household spending on alcohol) Alcohol-related controlling actions (e.g., jealousy, restricting activity) Physical health (e

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-urge-alcohol-curb-violence-women.html

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Liver decline slowed by off-label use of nerve pain drug - STAT

(3 days ago) WebIn 2019, the FDA warned that people with respiratory conditions or who also take nervous system-suppressing drugs (like opioid painkillers) could experience fatal breathing issues. Between 2012

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/22/alcohol-use-liver-disease-gabapentin/

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Drinking alcohol and getting older — What do I need to know?

(3 days ago) WebAlcohol’s effect on respiratory health, mental health and more. The effect alcohol can have on breathing in older adults taking opioids is stark. In one small 2017 study, when participants were given 20 mg of oxycodone, the amount of air entering their lungs decreased by 28%.

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-aging/drinking-alcohol-and-getting-older-what-do-i-need-to-know/

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How Well Do Canada's Alcohol Policies Support Public Health?

(8 days ago) WebIn 2020 alone, alcohol use was associated with more than 17,000 deaths and 800,000 hospital visits in Canada. During that year, alcohol use cost the country nearly $20 billion, while government

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-well-do-canadas-alcohol-policies-support-public-health-2024a10009yq

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The Risks Associated With Alcohol Use and Alcoholism - PMC

(3 days ago) WebAlcohol consumption has been identified as an important risk factor for illness, disability, and mortality (Rehm et al. 2009b).In fact, in the last comparative risk assessment conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), the detrimental impact of alcohol consumption on the global burden of disease and injury was surpassed only by unsafe sex and childhood …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3307043/

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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

(3 days ago) WebWednesday, May 29, 2024. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has released Advancing Alcohol Research to Promote Health and Well-Being, the Institute’s Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2024-2028. The plan charts a course for the next five years and outlines the goals and priorities that will guide NIAAA’s …

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/news-events/announcement/niaaa-releases-strategic-plan-fiscal-years-2024-2028

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Substance Use in Adolescence HHS Office of Population Affairs

(3 days ago) WebAlcohol Use in Adolescence. Adolescents use alcohol more than any other drug, including tobacco and marijuana. Binge drinking (consuming five or more drinks on one occasion for males, or four or more drinks for females) is the most commonly reported—and most dangerous—way that adolescents consume alcohol. 1 Adolescents who drink alcohol …

https://opa.hhs.gov/adolescent-health/substance-use-adolescence

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I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me …

(4 days ago) WebDrastic changes in behavior – either positive or negative – can be an indication of potential sexual abuse. One tip: Teach children the anatomical names for their body parts, not “code” or

https://theconversation.com/i-want-to-keep-my-child-safe-from-abuse-but-research-tells-me-im-doing-it-wrong-227562

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The relationship between childhood psychological abuse and …

(5 days ago) WebChildhood psychological abuse (CPA) are highly correlated with depression among college students, but the underlying mechanisms between variables need further exploration. This study aims to investigate internet addiction as a mediating factor and alexithymia as a moderating factor, in order to further elucidate the potential risk factors …

https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-024-05809-w

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Cannabis Tops Alcohol as Americans’ Daily Drug of Choice

(2 days ago) WebMay 23, 2024. For the first time on record, cannabis has outpaced alcohol as the daily drug of choice for Americans. In 2022 there were 17.7 million people who reported using cannabis either every

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/well/mind/marijuana-cannabis-alcohol-study.html

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Treating Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Oregon Could Cost $7 Billion

(8 days ago) WebMay 28, 2024 at 7:27 pm PDT. Two weeks ago, the state quietly published a final estimate of the cost to close the gaps in Oregon’s drug and alcohol treatment system. It’s a staggering number

https://www.wweek.com/news/health/2024/05/28/treating-drug-and-alcohol-abuse-in-oregon-could-cost-7-billion/

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Department of Human Services - PA.GOV

(Just Now) WebFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Effects on Communication, Learning, and Behavioral Health The journal is a collaboration of DHS’ Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and collects resources, observations, and advancements in mental and behavioral health in …

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/newsroom/department-of-human-services-releases-new-research-on-supporting-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-autism--.html

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms & Causes - Health

(5 days ago) WebAbout 3.5% of American adults develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) each year. PTSD is a mental health condition that triggers your body’s “fight or flight” stress response after

https://www.health.com/ptsd-8651736

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Cannabis Health Effects Cannabis and Public Health CDC

(4 days ago) WebCannabis, like alcohol, negatively affects several skills required for safe driving. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Key substance use and mental health indicators in the United States: Results from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (HHS Publication No. PEP23-07-01-006, NSDUH Series H-58). …

https://www.cdc.gov/cannabis/health-effects/index.html

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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

(1 days ago) WebThese disruptions can change mood and behavior, and make it harder to think clearly and move with coordination . Heart: Drinking a lot over a long time or too much on a single occasion can damage the heart, causing problems including: Cardiomyopathy – Stretching and drooping of heart muscle. Arrhythmias – Irregular heart beat.

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohols-effects-body

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NY Education Dept. Hindered Abuse Probe of Shrub Oak

(9 days ago) [email protected]. @jodiscohen. 708-967-5723. Signal: 312-731-8867. A state judge ruled that the agency must cooperate in a disability rights investigation into Shrub Oak International

https://www.propublica.org/article/ny-education-department-abuse-investigation-shrub-oak-international-school

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Substance Abuse and Public Health: A Multilevel Perspective and

(3 days ago) WebBoth prevention and treatment of substance abuse are pertinent to public health, as the two approaches need to employ a multilevel perspective to conceptualize and solve fallout generated from drug trafficking, misuse and harm [ 11, 12 ]. This points to the need to investigate human hereditary, biological, and psychological needs, cognitive and

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177685/

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