Tag: alcoholism
Congressman Ends Re-Election Bid to Address His Alcoholism
Thomas Garrett, the Republican United States Representative from the state of Virginia made an announcement this week that he would not be running for...
Alcohol Detox In Austin Boosted by New Establishment
Chris Marshall has been an addiction counselor in Austin, Texas focusing on alcohol detox for a decade. Through the years, he saw a trend...
Staff on Dr. Phil show Accused of Giving Alcohol, Drugs to...
Todd Herzog, start of hit TV show “Survivor,” is claiming he was served alcohol and Xanax by the staff of TV show Dr. Phil...
Chester Bennington’s Toxicology Report Shows Only Small Amounts of Alcohol
The toxicology report of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who killed himself in July at age 41, had only a small amount of alcohol...
The University of Texas leads $29 million research series on alcoholism
Government funding will pledge $29 million to a series of research led by the University of Texas to combat alcoholism, a problem that costs...
What are the most common reasons why people with alcoholism drink?
Why do people with alcohol use disorders drink alcohol? Although there isn’t a single answer, a new study explores some of the most common...
Traits of people who go to the emergency room because of...
The majority of people who frequently attend emergency rooms due to alcohol-related reasons are unemployed, isolated and not only mentally but also physically ill,...
Trailblazing trial into use of MDMA to boost addiction treatment
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has been launched to study the use of MDMA in helping people to overcome alcohol addictions. Researchers in England will start...
Binge drinking among youth linked to changes in the brain
Heavy drinking is known to alter behaviors and neurological systems, but a new research revealed that the neurotoxic effects of heavy alcohol use can...
Research breakthrough reveals link between hormone and alcoholism
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a potential pathway in the brain that could lead to alcoholism. The breakthrough may eventually improve treatment for people...