Alcohol

MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy Shows Promise in Treatment for Alcohol Addiction
February 22, 2021
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of alcohol use disorder was found to improve psychosocial functioning with no unexpected adverse events in a clinical trial conducted by London-based…
Despite Recommendation, New Dietary Guidelines on Alcohol Consumption Unchanged
January 04, 2021
Despite recommendations last June from an advisory committee, the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, jointly released by the federal departments of Agriculture and Health and…
CBT Reduces Insomnia Symptoms Among Young Adult Binge Drinkers
October 26, 2020
Cognitive behavioral therapy was found to reduce symptoms of insomnia among young adult binge drinkers in a pilot study recently released by the University of Missouri School of Medicine and…
Studies Illustrate Rise in Alcohol, Illicit Substance Use During Pandemic
September 29, 2020
Two studies released this month have brought into focus the degree to which Americans are turning to illicit substances and alcohol in response to the stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Moderate’ Drinking Still Poses Health Risks
June 16, 2020
Individuals consuming alcohol within Canada’s weekly low-risk drinking guidelines “are not insulated from harm,” according to research published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. The…
Increased Alcohol Consumption Among Behavior Changes Linked to COVID-19-Related Stressors
May 14, 2020
Several financial stressors created by the COVID-19 pandemic have been linked to higher odds of experiencing negative health behavior changes, including increased alcohol consumption, according to…
Frequent Alcohol Testing Linked to Reduction in Repeated DUI Arrests
May 06, 2020
A statewide alcohol-monitoring program that requires South Dakota individuals who have faced multiple drunk driving charges to be tested frequently for alcohol use has been linked to a reduction in…
Alcohol Sales Drop with Warning Labels Added to Bottles, Canadian Researchers Find
May 05, 2020
Conspicuous labels outlining drinking guidelines or consumption risks printed on alcohol bottles may, in fact, lead consumers to reduce their alcohol intake, according to research recently published…
Survey Highlights Concerns About Substance Use in Food Service Industry
August 30, 2019
More than 40% of food service workers responding to an American Addiction Centers (AAC) survey consider casual substance use to be part of their field's work culture, the addiction treatment…
From ‘Magic’ to ‘Misery,’ Vargas Shares Story of Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
August 15, 2019
“Magic. Medicine. Misery.” That was how veteran journalist Elizabeth Vargas described her relationship with alcohol during her keynote address at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders East…
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