Older Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Do Their Younger Counterparts Nov 22, 2009
This was a national survey of more than 43,000 people collected in 2000-01 under the direction of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Research has shown that Americans generally tend to drink less alcohol as they age. (Science Daily)
Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart Nov 21, 2009
So Mukamal has obtained funding from the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism for a pilot project to determine if a controlled trial of the effects of alcohol on the heart is possible. He and his colleagues are enrolling 40 adults who will try to drink exact amounts of either alcohol or an alcohol-free beverage daily for six months. (MEDLINEplus)
Binge Drinking Puts the Brain, and Life Itself, at Risk Nov 10, 2009
According to the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol-related deaths have increased in this group from 1,440 in 1998 to 1,825 less than a decade later, in 2005. Even if the binge drinking doesn't result in death, Hwang and others emphasize, the risks can be great. (MEDLINEplus)
Taking medicine for HIV proves hard to swallow for many people Oct 23, 2009
The latter was defined as meeting the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism criteria for at-risk drinking 14 drinks a week or more than 4 in a day for men or meeting criteria for an alcohol use disorder ... " The studies also have broader societal implications and Simoni believes adherence will be a major problem in the years ahead as the nation's aging baby-boom population takes its medications to stay healthy. ### The studies, published in the Journal of Acquired Immune... (EurekAlert!)
Federal grant supports drug research at Hawaii lab Oct 20, 2009
The grant is coming from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health, which had heard about Cardax s work with Heptax at a conference and asked the company to submit a grant proposal to specifically fund work on a treatment for liver disease. Watumull said the money will be used to advance Cardax s pre-clinical developments, studies and laboratory testing, and help move the company toward commercialization of Heptax in pill or capsule form. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Red watch programaims to keep students fromdrinking,dying Oct 10, 2009
The number of students who binge drink rose from nearly 42 percent in 1999, to nearly 45 percent in 2005, according to a July report by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Alcohol-related deaths among college students increased from 1,440 in 1998 to 1,825 in 2005, the NIAAA reported. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cardax gains grant for liver disease drug Oct 10, 2009
25 million from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism that will be used to advance pre-clinical development and supply of its liver disease drug. The grant will also fund other pre-clinical proof-of-concept studies to increase understanding of its lead compound, CDX-085, in inflammatory liver disease. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Cardax Pharmaceuticals gets grant for liver disease drug development Oct 9, 2009
25 million from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism that will be used to advance the pre-clinical development and supply of its liver disease drug. The grant will also fund other pre-clinical proof-of-concept studies to increase understanding of its lead compound, CDX-085, in inflammatory liver disease. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alcoholism's effect on sleep persists during long periods of sobriety Oct 1, 2009
This study was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Sleep is the official journal of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS), a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society. (EurekAlert!)
Certain cancers more common among HIV patients than non-HIV patients Sep 26, 2009
The work was supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the Veterans Health Administration. This news release is available on our World Wide Web home page at. (EurekAlert!)
Too Many Bars In Rural America Linked To High Suicide Rates Instead Of Idyllic Life Sep 22, 2009
The study was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Heavy-drinking Colleges Showing No Improvements Sep 12, 2009
Yet, Nelson pointed to recommendations made by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism College Drinking Task Force and recent studies that show that there are effective ways to curb college drinking. One of keys seems to be getting the wider community to work with colleges, which includes more controls on the supply of alcohol and better enforcement of laws against underage drinking and alcohol-related violations, such as drinking and driving. (Science Daily)
Mandatory alcohol testing for truck and bus drivers reduces alcohol involvement in fatal crashes Sep 12, 2009
The work was supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health. About the Mailman School of Public Health. (EurekAlert!)
RTI lands $3M to fight kids drinking Aug 15, 2009
Researchers at have won a $3 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to conduct a study that aims to help prevent children from starting to drink alcohol at an early age. As part of an effort to reduce the number of children who start using alcohol by sipping others' drinks, the researchers will develop and test a home-based program designed to promote an alcohol-free childhood, RTI said in a statement. (Triangle Business Journal)
Synthetic Derivative Of Kudzu Vine Can Reduce Drinking And Prevent Relapse Aug 14, 2009
"Extracts of various parts of the kudzu vine have been used in many Chinese herbal medicine formulas and are said to be helpful in treating a variety of maladies, including alcoholism and intoxication," said Ting-Kai Li, a professor in the department of psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center, and former director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. "Recent research has found that several compounds of the isoflavone family puerarin, daidzin, daidzein in the kudzu... (Science Daily)
Why Alcoholics Have Trouble Recognizing Emotions Aug 13, 2009
The focus of the Boston-based study -- funded in part by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs -- was on finding the regions of the brain that might be altered in people who had an alcohol. Related. (ABC News)
Does Stress Make Us 'Creatures of Habit'? Aug 1, 2009
"Have you ever meant to stop by the grocery store on the way home after a bad day at work, and instead just forgot and went straight home?" said Rui Costa of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one of the study authors. "You do the automatic thing instead of doing what you had planned.". (ABC News)
Rates of secondhand smoke exposure high among college students Jul 21, 2009
Funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the study can be found online today and will appear in the July 23 issue of Nicotine co Research, a publication of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. "It is well-known that there are some serious health issues surrounding secondhand smoke," said Mark Wolfson, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Diageo's DRINKiQ.com Honored as Most Outstanding Health & Wellness Site by International Academy of the Visual Arts Jul 8, 2009
For example, Diageo's site contains videos and program notes about a wide range of responsible drinking topics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Responsible Hospitality Institute, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. s content focuses on five key areas: Facts about alcohol; a Resource Center that is filled with ready-to-use materials about best practices in responsible drinking and tips on how parents can effectively talk to their kids... (PR Newswire)
College Drinking Problems, Deaths On The Rise Jun 17, 2009
Using figures from government databases and national surveys on alcohol use, researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) found that drinking-related accidental deaths among 18- to 24-year-old students have been creeping upward -- from 1,440 in 1998 to 1,825 in 2005. At the same time, the proportion of students who reported recent heavy episodic drinking (sometimes called "binge drinking") rose from roughly 42 percent to 45 percent, and the proportion who... (Science Daily)
Red Watch Band friends don't let friends get too drunk Jun 16, 2009
The school's effort comes as the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports today that alcohol-related deaths and heavy drinking at college campuses continue to rise. Based on government data and national surveys, the report says drinking-related accidental deaths among 18- to 24-year-olds have crept upward from 1,440 in 1998 to 1,825 in 2005; the percentage of students admitting to binge drinking has risen from 42% to 45. (USA Today -- News)
Alcohol Risks Greater in Teen-Onset Drinkers Jun 16, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Delaying the start of alcohol drinking might curb subsequent rates of alcohol-related injuries. (MEDLINEplus)
Use science to convince teens a sober prom is better, AAAS says May 21, 2009
This project, which is part of the highly regarded "Science Inside" series by AAAS, is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Find us on our Facebook page at. (EurekAlert!)
States Can Charge for Alcohol-Related Harm to Ease Budget Deficits May 21, 2009
" The powerful online program works for every state, as well the federal government and the District of Columbia. You just enter the amount of new tax (nickel or dime a drink, for example) for beer, wine or spirits (or any combination). Then the program instantly estimates additional annual revenue, based on a variety of factors specific to that particular jurisdiction. Marin Institute developed the tool in response to inquiries from states looking for new revenue sources while holding Big... (PR Newswire)
* [HEALTH] Can problem drinkers be identified before problems start? May 19, 2009
But the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism knows all too well that millions of Americans drink in amounts or patterns that put them at risk of developing a dependence on alcohol and having to face the attendant medical, legal and social problems. Based on a 2001 to 2002 nationwide survey of 43,000 adults conducted by the National Institutes of Health, the alcohol institute estimates that 30 percent of people 18 and older drink at levels that raise their risk of alcoholism. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Marijuana activists want college officials to relax May 18, 2009
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says about 1,700 college students ages 18 to 24 die each year from alcohol-related injuries, and 599,000 more are injured. It also estimates there are more than 696,000 alcohol-related assaults each year X two-thirds of them by students under 21. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Cyber Millenials: High-tech And Highly Educated Young Adults Who Drink Way Too Much May 18, 2009
"Marketing research provides a unique window on individuals as consumers that has rarely been used in alcohol-prevention efforts," explained Howard B. Moss, associate director for Clinical and Translational Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and corresponding author for the study. "We already know that a substantial proportion of the morbidity and mortality associated with alcohol use is due to heedless high-risk drinking," said Moss. (Science Daily)
Family-based program helps youth avoid risky behavior -- even those who may be genetically prone to it May 15, 2009
The study was supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Summarized from Child Development, Vol. 80, Issue 3, Prevention Effects Moderate the Association of 5-HTTLPR and Youth Risk Behavior Initiation: GE Hypotheses Tested via a Randomized Prevention Design by Brody, GH, and Beach, SRH (University of Georgia), Philibert, RA (University of Iowa), Chen, Y-f , and Murry, VM (formerly at the University of Georgia, now at Peabody... (EurekAlert!)
U.S. Spends $2.6 Million to Study Chinese Prostitutes May 15, 2009
The project comes thanks to a grant from the NIH's National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which is also funding a $400,000 study of bars in Buenos Aires to find out why gay men engage in risky sexual behavior while drunk. Phase one of the China study will examine "alcohol use/abuse and related sexual risk among FSWs in China," according to the abstract -- a cold hard look at why prostitutes engage in dangerous sex while drunk. (Newsmax)
Prevention program helps teens override a gene linked to risky behavior May 15, 2009
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), components of the National Institutes of Health, supported the study, which appears in the May/June issue of Child Development. For two-and-a-half years, investigators monitored the progress of 11-year-olds enrolled in a family-centered prevention program called Strong African American Families (SAAF), and a comparison group. (EurekAlert!)
Younger brains 'tricked' by alcohol Apr 29, 2009
Aaron White, a health administrator with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, said neurological processes, that were originally designed to ensure human survival, were put off course by alcohol. Dr White, a psychologist, was speaking yesterday at a conference organised by Drinkwise, a research group funded by the Australian Government and the liquor industry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Initiative urges thinking before drinking Apr 20, 2009
Many young adults socialize on weekends and weeknights at bars and parties where cocktails and beers flow, but most don't give much thought to their drinking habits, said Mark Willenbring, director of the Division of Treatment and Recovery Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If they did, he said, it's likely that fewer people would develop problems with alcohol abuse later in life. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Alcohol flush 'shows cancer risk' Apr 14, 2009
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism research found even moderate drinkers with this deficiency were more at risk of oesophageal cancer ... Dr Philip Brooks and his team from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, working with Japanese colleagues, assessed how big the extra risk is. (BBC News -- UK)
Some Underage Drinking Laws Reduce Drinking-and-driving Fatal Crashes Better Than Others Apr 9, 2009
The study was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Naltrexone Can Help Heavy Social Drinkers Quit Smoking Mar 26, 2009
The study was funded by the University of Chicago Cancer Research Center, the General Clinical Research Center, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Alcohol-Induced Flushing a Cancer Risk Mar 25, 2009
Dr Philip Brooks and colleagues from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Maryland, USA, along with Dr. Akira Yokoyama from the Kurihama Alcohol Center in Japan, say that this lack of awareness is "unfortunate as esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, with five-year survival rates of 15.6% in the United States, 12.3% in Europe, and 31.6% in Japan.". "Our goal in writing this article," say the researchers, "is to inform... (Newsmax)
Facial flushing drinkers at higher cancer risk Mar 25, 2009
"The concern is for people who have one copy," said Philip Brooks of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, whose study appears in the Public Library of Science journal PLoS Medicine, "because they can tolerate drinking.". "In general, people with one copy have about a six to ten fold increase in the incidence of esophageal cancer," he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Drug Being Used To Improve Cognition Affects Dopamine, Suggesting Potential For Abuse Mar 24, 2009
Nora D. Volkow, M.D., of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Bethesda, Md. and colleagues at Brookhaven National Laboratory conducted a study to test whether modafinil, at therapeutic doses, would elevate extracellular (located or occurring outside of cells) dopamine in the brain by blocking the dopamine transporter. (Science Daily)
Alcoholism drug not an easy sell Mar 23, 2009
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, there are about 8 million alcoholics in the United States, yet only a few thousand use Vivitrol, nearly three years after it went on the market. Alkermes recently predicted it will generate no more than $24 million in sales for this fiscal year, far below initial expectations. (Boston Globe)
Blushing drinkers at risk for esophageal cancer Mar 22, 2009
"What we're trying to do here is raise awareness of this risk factor among doctors and their ALDH2-deficient patients," said Dr. Philip J. Brooks, an investigator with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and an author of the report published on Thursday in the journal PLoS Medicine. "It's a pretty serious risk.". (International Herald Tribune)
Web initiative urges people to think before they drink Mar 9, 2009
Like Penoyer, many young adults socialize on weekends and weeknights at bars and parties where cocktails and beers flow, but unlike her, most don't give much thought to their drinking habits, says Mark Willenbring, director of the Division of Treatment and Recovery Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). If they did, he says, it's likely that fewer people would develop problems with alcohol abuse later in life. (USA Today -- News)
Advertising: A Web awash in vodka ads, promoting moderation Mar 9, 2009
Among the other contents will be a collection of video clips, featuring consumers talking about drinking responsibly; links to the Web sites of organizations like the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; a list of the guidelines that Absolut follows in developing ad campaigns; and information under the headline "Moderation Is Key," which includes descriptions of the effects of alcohol and ways to determine "what the experts consider to be a moderate level of drinking" for men and... (International Herald Tribune)
10 Easy Tips for Weight Loss Mar 7, 2009
Not only does alcohol add extra empty calories to your diet, it can also potentially lead to overeating, according to a by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). When you're trying to drop a few pounds, it might be best to limit your alcohol intake. (Suite101.com)
Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries with Plaque Feb 7, 2009
Binge drinking means having five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women in two hours, according to the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Some studies have suggested that an irregular pattern of heavy drinking increases the risk of heart attack about two-fold. (MEDLINEplus)
