Drunken Monkeys: Does Alcoholism Have an Evolutionary Basis?

Drunken monkeys: Does alcoholism have an evolutionary basis?
Fruit-eating animals like monkeys may help scientists understand why humans drink alcohol. Alessandro Zocc/Shutterstock. Shares. Tweets; Stumble. Email; More +. As the child of an alcoholic father, Robert Dudley long wondered what caused the …
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Less conflict at home when dad quits drinking
"Alcohol dependence, as well as its treatment, are complicated," said Daniel Rounsaville, lead author of the study and a psychologist at Meadow's Edge Recovery Centre in North Kingston, Rhode Island. "It's great to know that the treatment doesn't just …
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Alcohol issues can be addressed during treatment
While it's hard to pinpoint who may potentially be at risk for developing an alcohol problem, there are ways to help recognize if a friend or a family member has an addiction to alcohol, and there are plenty of places to seek help. “There's no magic …
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Film screening to raise alcohol awareness
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, created to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding alcoholism. To help educate and raise awareness in Fairfield County, Silver Hill Hospital of New Canaan, the Human Services Council's Mid-Fairfield …
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Alcoholism Montage — Video Montage of the suffering and redemption of alcoholism in honor of the more than 40000 who die each year from this disease.

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