U.S. Gov't. Killed Drinkers with Poison During Prohibition
Aiming to discourage illegal drinking during Prohibition, the U.S. government spiked alcohol with deadly poisons that may have killed 10,000 or more Americans. |
New Report Highlights Alcohol Abstainers, Quitters as Well as Current Drinkers
A new federal report may not show how many Americans are in recovery from alcoholism, but it does provide interesting insights into the number of adults who have quit drinking or abstain for health and other reasons. |
Australian State Considers Lowering BAC to .02 Percent
Drivers in Norway and Sweden caught behind the wheel with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) higher than .02 percent can face drunk-driving charges, and now the Australian state of Queensland is considering a similar standard. |
Liver Disease Higher Among Overweight Drinkers, Study Finds
The combination of obesity and alcohol use can increase the risk of cirrhosis of the liver, according to researchers in the U.K. |
SMART Recovery Pitched as AA Alternative
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is "an absolutely remarkable program" that has helped millions of people overcome their addictions, said Joe Gerstein, founder of the SMART Recovery program. But Gerstein also questioned the disease concept of addiction and pitched SMART as an alternative for those who dislike AA's faith-based core philosophy. |
America Honors Recovery Awards: Call for Nominations
Sponsored by Faces & Voices of Recovery and Hazelden's Center for Public Advocacy, the America Honors Recovery awards recognize 2010's most influential recovery community leaders and organizations. Nominations for individuals and organizations will be accepted until April 9. |
Middle-Aged Women Who Drink Moderately Gain Less Weight
A new study associates moderate drinking with less weight gain among middle-aged women. |
U.N. Paints Bleak Picture of Indigent Addicts' Life
Poor drug addicts around the world face a host of problems from stigma and imprisonment to lack of treatment, according to the head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). |
Traumatic Flashbacks More Likely Among Moderate Drinkers
Moderate alcohol consumption prior to a traumatic event like a car crash or sexual assault has been linked to higher rates of flashbacks among victims. |
Poll: Maryland Residents Support Alcohol Tax Increase to Support Treatment
A poll commissioned by the Maryland chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence found that 72 percent of state residents back a proposed 10-cent-per-drink tax if the revenues were used to pay for addiction treatment, services for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled, and healthcare for uninsured residents. |
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