Alcohol News and Research

RSS

Competitive people more likely to give in to drug consumption

Hostile and competitive people are more likely to give in to drug consumption, according to a study published by a research group at the University of Cordoba.

16 Oct 2019

Cancer Atlas: Progress in the fight against cancer is not only possible, but achievable

The Cancer Atlas, 3rd edition, a comprehensive global overview of cancer around the globe, concludes that progress in the fight against cancer is not only possible, but achievable.

16 Oct 2019

International system can provide practical guideline on cannabis use, say researchers

Despite widespread use of the drug around the world and increasing moves to legalise its sale for recreational consumption, standard units - which have been commonplace for alcohol for many years - have never been adopted in health guidelines for cannabis.

16 Oct 2019

Ophthalmologists honored at AAO 2019 for exceptional service in medical and surgical eye care

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is honoring ophthalmologists who have improved eye care for millions worldwide through their commitment to their patients and their profession. The honorees will be recognized during AAO 2019, the 123rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

15 Oct 2019

Advances in translational genetics unlocked by Bio-Rad technologies to be presented at ASHG 2019

Scientists will present 24 abstracts and three talks, highlighting research driven in part by Bio-Rad Laboratories' Droplet Digital PCR and single-cell ATAC-Seq (scATAC-Seq) technologies, at the 2019 American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting in Houston, October 15-19.

15 Oct 2019

New therapeutic approach for children born to mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy

As a growing number of U.S. states legalize the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, an increasing number of American women are using cannabis before becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy often to treat morning sickness, anxiety, and lower back pain.

14 Oct 2019

Mindfulness and medication for opioid dependence may reduce cravings

People suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if they use both mindfulness techniques and medication for opioid dependence, according to Rutgers and other researchers.

14 Oct 2019

Overdose prevention should also focus on alcohol use, study suggests

For several years, the national spotlight has shone on the need to prevent and rapidly treat opioid overdoses. But a new study suggests a need for more focus on the risk of alcohol overdoses among people who use opioids of all kinds, as well as cocaine, marijuana and certain prescription drugs.

14 Oct 2019

Government cuts to alcohol taxes linked with 2000 more alcohol-related deaths in England

Government cuts to alcohol taxes have had dramatic consequences for public health, including nearly 2000 more alcohol-related deaths in England since 2012, according to new research from the University of Sheffield's School of Health and Related Research.

11 Oct 2019

Pittcon 2020 Plenary Lecture announced

Pittcon is pleased to announce Dr. Ziva Cooper as the 2020 Plenary Lecturer. Dr. Cooper’s lecture is entitled Cannabis Constituents as Novel Strategies to Tackle the Opioid Epidemic.

From Pittcon 11 Oct 2019

UC San Diego's CMCR announces research grants to explore cannabis for medical applications

The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, the nation's oldest research center for scientific inquiry into the safety and efficacy of cannabis, has announced $3 million in research grants to explore new applications of cannabis for a number of novel medical applications.

11 Oct 2019

Study explores public opinion on health professionals talking with patients about gun safety

Most Californians find gun safety conversations that take place in the exam room appropriate if a patient has access to a gun and the patient -- or someone in the patient's home -- is at increased risk for firearm-related harm, such as trouble with drugs or alcohol misuse.

10 Oct 2019

‘We Vape, We Vote’: How vaping crackdowns are politicizing vapers

Vapers across the country are swarming Twitter, the White House comment line and statehouse steps with the message "We Vape, We Vote."

10 Oct 2019

Hand sanitizers are effective, but nothing can beat traditional handwashing

Whether they dangle from keychains, spritz from pens or froth and pump out of clinic and classroom dispensers, hand sanitizers are convenient alternatives to handwashing, and they do work.

9 Oct 2019

Study highlights role of drugs in alcohol poisoning and blackout events

Only one in five non-fatal alcohol overdoses results from use of alcohol alone, according to a study of patients in a large addiction treatment facility, with most alcohol overdoses involving concomitant use of other drugs.

9 Oct 2019

Cell discovery could help fight against liver disease

Scientists have identified new sub-types of cells that, when they interact, accelerate the scarring process in diseased livers.

9 Oct 2019

'Special occasion drinking' during pregnancy can be harmful to offspring, rat study suggests

If you thought a glass or two of alcohol on special occasions was safe during pregnancy, think again. Research in The Journal of Physiology shows even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause insulin-resistance, which increases the likelihood of diabetes, in male rat offspring.

9 Oct 2019

McLean Hospital receives grant through NIH HEAL Initiative to address national opioid crisis

As part of its efforts to reverse the opioid crisis that continues to grip the nation, the National Institutes of Health has named McLean Hospital as a recipient of a grant through the Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative (NIH HEAL Initiative).

9 Oct 2019

IU research examines trends in public perceptions of violence in people with mental illness

In response to recent mass shootings and consistent public outcry, President Donald Trump's administration is considering a controversial proposal to monitor people with mental illness in hopes of preventing mass shootings.

8 Oct 2019

UCI researcher given NIH Director's New Innovator Award to study learning and memory

University of California, Irvine researcher Kevin Beier, PhD, assistant professor of physiology and biophysics in the School of Medicine, received a 2019 NIH Director's New Innovator Award to study learning and memory in an effort to discover new treatments for behavioral symptoms of chronic stress and depression.

7 Oct 2019

Alcohol News and Research

Competitive people more likely to give in to drug consumption

Cancer Atlas: Progress in the fight against cancer is not only possible, but achievable

International system can provide practical guideline on cannabis use, say researchers

Ophthalmologists honored at AAO 2019 for exceptional service in medical and surgical eye care

Advances in translational genetics unlocked by Bio-Rad technologies to be presented at ASHG 2019

New therapeutic approach for children born to mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy

Mindfulness and medication for opioid dependence may reduce cravings

Overdose prevention should also focus on alcohol use, study suggests

Government cuts to alcohol taxes linked with 2000 more alcohol-related deaths in England

Pittcon 2020 Plenary Lecture announced

UC San Diego's CMCR announces research grants to explore cannabis for medical applications

Study explores public opinion on health professionals talking with patients about gun safety

‘We Vape, We Vote’: How vaping crackdowns are politicizing vapers

Hand sanitizers are effective, but nothing can beat traditional handwashing

Study highlights role of drugs in alcohol poisoning and blackout events

Cell discovery could help fight against liver disease

'Special occasion drinking' during pregnancy can be harmful to offspring, rat study suggests

McLean Hospital receives grant through NIH HEAL Initiative to address national opioid crisis

IU research examines trends in public perceptions of violence in people with mental illness

UCI researcher given NIH Director's New Innovator Award to study learning and memory

Industry Focus eBook - Cell biology (5th edition) eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Latest News