Drunkenness rising in teen girls, Eastern Europeans | Reuters

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Drunkenness rising in teen girls, Eastern Europeans | Reuters: "Eastern European adolescents used to drink less than their counterparts in Western Europe and North America, but over the past decade, they've been getting drunk increasingly often, according to a new study looking at nearly 80,000 15-year-olds in 23 countries.
At the same time, Western teens -- especially boys -- are drinking less, Dr. Emmanuel Kuntsche of Addiction Info Switzerland, Research Institute, in Lausanne and his colleagues found. But girls, particularly in Eastern Europe, are drinking more."

Davinia Taylor on her battle with alcohol addiction: 'I didn't feel fit to hold my baby' | Mail Online

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Davinia Taylor on her battle with alcohol addiction: 'I didn't feel fit to hold my baby' | Mail Online: "Just weeks after failing to gain custody of her three-year-old son, Davinia Taylor has spoken out about the lowest point in her life, leading her to reject her baby and attempt suicide.The millionairess, who counts Kate Moss and Sadie Frost as her close friends, long suffered alcoholism and pre-natal depression before being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and has revealed the darkness that it brought to her life.Despite being married to David Beckham’s best friend, David Gardiner, having a once successful acting career on Hollyoaks and being part of the Primrose Hill party set, the beautiful blonde was suffering inside."

Former Swindon star lifts lid on suicide bid (From This Is Swindon Town FC)

22:48 within minutes of committing suicide during the height of his alcohol addiction. 0 Comments

Former Swindon star lifts lid on suicide bid (From This Is Swindon Town FC): "FORMER Town star Christian Roberts has revealed how he came within minutes of committing suicide during the height of his alcohol addiction.
And the Welshman – who has now been dry for nearly five years - also explained how he woke up alongside hardened drug addicts countless times as his life spiralled out of control.
Roberts reveals all in his biography Life Is A Game Of Inches – which will be serialised by the Swindon Advertiser over the next few days – and gives a brutally honest insight into how family, friends and football became a secondary thought with booze constantly at the forefront of his mind."

Fewer Young Adults Seek Help For Cocaine And Crack Use

22:46 New figures from the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) show a sharp drop for the first time in the numbers of drug users seeking treatment 0 Comments

Fewer Young Adults Seek Help For Cocaine And Crack Use: "New figures from the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) show a sharp drop for the first time in the numbers of drug users seeking treatment for addiction to cocaine and crack.

The fall affects all age groups but is particularly marked among young adults aged 18-24, and reverses the recent trend of steadily increasing treatment demand from users of these Class A drugs."

Russell Brand - Russell Brand's Alcohol Smells - Contactmusic News

22:44 Teetotal Russell Brand insisted on sniffing alcohol before shooting scenes for new movie 'Arthur' 0 Comments

Russell Brand - Russell Brand's Alcohol Smells - Contactmusic News: "Teetotal Russell Brand insisted on sniffing alcohol before shooting scenes for new movie 'Arthur' in order to get into character as the drunken millionaire playboy.
Russell Brand sniffed alcohol on the set of 'Arthur' to remind him of being drunk.
The British actor - who has battled alcoholism and drug addiction - plays drunken millionaire playboy Arthur Bach in the remake of the popular 1981 film and wanted to make his scenes as realistic as possible.
Director Jason Winer explained: 'He sniffs alcohol to give himself a sense memory of what those days were like. Russell's been sober for years so we're not worried.'"

Florida gets almost $25 million in federal grants - Florida AP - MiamiHerald.com

22:42 $25 million in federal grants for substance abuse and addiction treatment. 0 Comments

Florida gets almost $25 million in federal grants - Florida AP - MiamiHerald.com: "state of Florida is getting nearly $25 million in federal grants for substance abuse and addiction treatment.
Health News Florida reported Friday that four community health centers in Florida will share $14.5 million for expansion, and five counties will share nearly $9.7 million for addiction treatment.
The largest health center grant - $8.3 million - is going to Osceola County Health Department in Kissimmee. North Broward Hospital District in Fort Lauderdale will receive $2.9 million, North Florida Medical Centers in Tallahassee will receive $2.75 million and Trenton Medical Center in Trenton will receive $497,000.
Counties sharing the $9.7 million include Hillsborough, Orange, Palm Beach, Pasco, and Pinellas"

is alcoholism is genetic oriented

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The question “is alcoholism is genetic oriented” has not a definite answer. However there are some evidences that it could be. A genetic study shows that some clusters of genetic variation play an important role in alcohol addiction. Alcoholism and genetics related factors are discussed below:
It is shown that all individuals with a family history of alcoholism have some risk of developing the problem of alcoholism. Family history of alcoholism means that either or both the parents had alcoholic problems. Parental alcoholism will be a factor for children to become alcoholics. The risk increases when the child is a boy having novelty seeking personality and impulsive behavior.
A new research shows that alcoholism and genetics have some relationship. The researchers identified a new gene that may be responsible for excessive drinking habit. The scientists used micro array techniques to study the genes expression in the brain which prompts high or low consumption of alcohol. This study gives new room to deal with alcoholism disorders.
Family history of alcoholism seems to have biological dysfunction in individuals who develop stress even before they get into drinking problems while others develop such problems only after the drinking