alcoholism

Scientists at Northern Kentucky University have found that mixing alcohol with diet soda leads to faster and higher rates of intoxication. A small study of 8 female and 8 male students was conducted by researchers who gave one group vodka drinks mixed with regular soda and a second group vodka mixed with diet soda. Findings […]

When it comes to alcohol and drug addictions, one would believe that public shaming would be a good deterrent. However, findings from a UBC study say differentsay that shame can actually increase the risk of addiction relapse. During the study, psychologists from the University of British Columbia examined the body language of problem drinkers to […]

Did you know that taking even a short hiatus from drinking alcohol can boost your health significantly? That’s why beginning 2013 with a short break from booze has many health benefits for your body and mind. It can even reverse much of the damage done by alcohol. For instance, read the surprising health perks of […]

Scientists have discovered a link between a gene in the brain and a tendency to binge drink among teens. The findings, published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences Journal (or the PNAS), linked the RASGRF-2 gene to a process in which alcohol stimulates the brain to release dopamine, which in turn triggers a sense of […]

A new research series from Canada is calling for minimum prices for alcoholic drinks in response of alcohol abuse in the country. The reports come from the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse and the news release is titled, “Canada needs Minimum Alcohol Prices to Reduce Harm: New Research Series”. The series is written by Gerald Thomas, who […]

A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds that seniors with heart disease or diabetes have a greater risk of developing arrhythmia if they are even moderate drinkers, indicating that patients over 60 with a history of a heart attack, stroke, hardening of the arteries or Type 2 diabetes need to watch […]