Cirrhosis Cases Up By 40% in US From 2009 to 2015
The number of cirrhosis cases rose by more than 40% in the U.S., according to a new study.
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Alcohol Treatment
Rehabilitating an Alcoholic Brain with TMS
Recent studies are showing the potential of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a safe, cost-effective treatment for alcoholism and other substance use disorders.
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Do Alcoholic Drinks Labelled as Light Encourage More Drinking?
A University of Cambridge study shows that wine and beer labelled as lower in alcohol may increase the amount consumed.
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Will Synthetic Drug MDMA Be a Treatment for Alcoholism?
In a first of its kind clinical study in London, the synthetic drug MDMA will be tested for its ability to treat alcoholism. Twenty volunteers who are heavy drinkers will attend eight therapy sessions. In two of the sessions, they will be given MDMA.
Read moreAlcohol Levels Could Be Monitored With Injectable Chip
An injectable biosensor chip that detects alcohol levels in the body has been developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego. The low-power chip is tiny, measuring only 1 cubic millimetre. Patients in alcohol and substance abuse programs may benefit from the invention that does not require surgery to implant.
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