OD Epidemic Nearing an End?
I couldn’t help noticing: The lack of references to the effectiveness of interdiction and law-enforcement.
Still Counting Drinks, Eh?
In practical terms, it's far more helpful for a working counselor to focus on the problems that result, directly or indirectly, from high-intensity drinking, than on the amounts themselves.
For the past few years, we've been hearing a great deal about so-called “binge drinking”, especially among kids and also young adults from 18 to 25.
A binge in this context is defined as consumption of more than 5 drinks for men, 4 for women, on a single occasion-- at a party, say, or during a night out. Statistically, we're told, this level of consumption is associated with a variety of consequences, ranging from a hangover to some pretty significant problems with respect to one's physical and mental health.
Along with the potential to behave very badly, of course.
Frankly, most of the patients I've run into in a treatment setting admitted to drinking considerably more -- often routinely. Quite a few would have regarded 4 or 5 drinks a night as light to moderate drinking. And for them, it probably was.
Now, it seems researchers have identified a new category of alcohol consumption, called High-Intensity Drinking -- which involves downing 8 to 10 drinks in a...
A binge in this context is defined as consumption of more than 5 drinks for men, 4 for women, on a single occasion-- at a party, say, or during a night out. Statistically, we're told, this level of consumption is associated with a variety of consequences, ranging from a hangover to some pretty significant problems with respect to one's physical and mental health.
Along with the potential to behave very badly, of course.
Frankly, most of the patients I've run into in a treatment setting admitted to drinking considerably more -- often routinely. Quite a few would have regarded 4 or 5 drinks a night as light to moderate drinking. And for them, it probably was.
Now, it seems researchers have identified a new category of alcohol consumption, called High-Intensity Drinking -- which involves downing 8 to 10 drinks in a...
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A Bad Test Result
I don’t know how often we question the findings, but it makes me think that a critical examination of our own procedures, say on a quarterly and yearly basis, might be a heck of a good idea.
OD Epidemic Nearing an End?
I couldn’t help noticing: The lack of references to the effectiveness of interdiction and law-enforcement.
Does Minimum Unit Pricing Work?
I'd have to call MUP a blunt instrument. One that does achieve its primary goal-- that’s important-- but not without possible consequences.
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Incarceration alone is almost never very effective— in fact, drinking may well resume the day the offender is released.
Ancestry of Alcohol
It’s easy to understand how primates and other animals discovered fermentation — it happens naturally when fruit is left to lay around.
Life in a Hot Spot
Make it a continuing effort, using strategies based in evidence, and harnessing the power of human interaction-- instead of relying on a burst of anti-drug education, however intense.
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She emphasizes how much stigma is encountered by older recovering persons in the healthcare system.
Change, at Ground Level
...real progress has been made -- especially with the most challenging population, the very chronic, relapsing, “street" drug user.
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Still Counting Drinks, Eh?
In practical terms, it's far more helpful for a working counselor to focus on the problems that result, directly or indirectly, from high-intensity drinking, than on the amounts themselves.
Still Counting Drinks, Eh?
In practical terms, it's far more helpful for a working counselor to focus on the problems that result, directly or indirectly, from high-intensity drinking, than on the amounts themselves.
Autism Can Be Expensive
Anxious parents are seeking coverage for proven behavioral therapies and getting turned down.
Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Drugs in Jail
If 70% or more of a jail population has been identified as having a drug or alcohol problem – that does happen – then what you’re really operating is a treatment center that happens to have bars on the windows and guards at the entrance.
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In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
Diagnosing Cannabis Use Disorder: Updated
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
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People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.
