WHI: Addictions by Dr. Ronald Fraser

WHI: Addictions by Dr. Ronald Fraser – Dr. Ronald Fraser talked to the members of the Women’s Health Initiative and our other guests about substance use disorders in general (drugs and alcohol). A…

The New Science of Moderation Management for Alcohol Addictions
This question is the backbone of a major debate in addiction research and treatment: can people addicted to alcohol go back to moderate drinking? For years, the answer was assumed to be an unequivocal no: programs based on the 12-Step models … Read more on Science 2.0 (blog)

City firms told to warn employees about risk of drug and alcohol addiction
The corporation's review of drug and alcohol services, due to be presented tomorrow, states: “Within the City worker population, there is a particular risk-taking culture that may contribute to the development of health issues and addictions. “This has … Read more on Evening Standard

Offspring of Parents with Drug, Alcohol Addiction Are More Likely To Have …
Twenty percent of the study participants had been diagnosed with arthritis by a medical professional, and 14.5 percent of the participants reported having at least one parent with a drug or alcohol addiction. After further analysis, investigators found … Read more on University Herald