Alcohol Dependence: Long-Term Treatment – PRESENTATION-5B

Alcohol Dependence: Long-term treatment – PRESENTATION-5B – Dr. Avinash De Souza Consultant Psychiatrist, Mumbai.

Why alcoholic's gender matters

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Although the NIAAA, part of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that alcohol abuse in the United States is twice as common among men as it is among women (5.5 percent versus 1.9 percent), rates of both alcohol and drug abuse are reported to be …
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Teens Who Drink Alone More Likely to Develop Alcohol Problems as Young Adults

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"Because adolescent solitary drinking is an early warning sign for alcohol use disorder in young adulthood, and solitary drinking tends to occur in response to negative emotions, youth who report solitary drinking might benefit from interventions that …
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Elizabeth Vargas, ABC '20/20' Anchor, Enters Rehab For Alcohol Dependence: 'I …

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Elizabeth Vargas, probably best known for her in-depth investigative reporting on ABC's 20/20, is in treatment for alcohol dependence, according to a statement released by the anchor on Wednesday. "Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction," …
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Some students reject alcohol, experts say others at risk of dependence

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Alcohol has long gone hand in hand with college students — or has it? This week, we're exploring the lives of students who opt for sober lifestyles and new research about college students and alcohol abuse. Click on the links below to read stories by …
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