BOOZE and YOU: Drink Craving May Lead to Dependence

Published July 28, 2010

BOOZE AND YOU: Drink craving may lead to dependence
Itching for that morning cup of coffee to get you going? Craving that ice-cold pint of beer after a long day in the classroom? Be forewarned. These seemingly innocent cravings might be linked to substance dependence. “The role of craving in the motivation of drug users has been controversial because of ambiguous findings and challenges in defining […]
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Genes Influence Your Response to Others’ Drinking Habits
Your genes may determine how likely you are to imitate the drinking habits of others, new research suggests.
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Newspaper editors host DWI panel
WHITE PLAINS — It is inevitable there will be more Diane Schuler-like crashes because many people still think they can handle driving with a few drinks in their system, a panel of experts told The Journal News Editorial Board on Tuesday.
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