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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Help for Stopping Alcoholism
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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One Third of Alcohol in UK Consumed By Less Than 5% of People
A shocking stat from Public Health England says that one-third of all alcohol consumption in the UK is from only 4.4 percent of the population. In contrast, about one in five in the UK does not drink at all.
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Can Genetics Affect Alcohol Use in Teens?
While the risk for teens to drink or binge with alcohol, or use drugs, are influenced by environment, new research suggests that genetics play an increasing role in these choices as someone gets older.
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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.
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