Health Calendar: Week of March 12
A Mental Health America of Tippecanoe brown bag forum on medical and therapeutic treatment options for alcoholism will be held at noon today at the MHA Community Building, 914 South St. For more information, call 765-742-1800 or visit mhalafayette.org. Read more on Journal and Courier
Penn researchers study a drug that slows heavy drinking
Now, the approach is making its way into addiction treatment. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania found that heavy drinkers significantly reduced their drinking when they took the anticonvulsant drug topiramate – but only if they had a … Read more on Philly.com
Drug outreach forum held at JCC North Training Center
Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council Executive Director Pat Munson wants people to be aware that addiction is a disease and can be treated. "Recovery is possible," she said. "There is hope." Munson stated that her organization firmly … Read more on Evening Observer
A pioneer in the prevention of cruelty to animals
Mrs. White also felt that many animals were treated cruelly because of alcoholism. This thought led the WPSPCA to build fountains in cities all over the country. The women believed that men should have be able to get a drink somewhere other than the … Read more on Bucks County Courier Times