Underage Drinking Peaks in Summer, Says New Research from Caron …
WERNERSVILLE, Pa., June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Fourth of July is a time to barbecue, celebrate and spend time with friends and family; however, a new survey by Caron Treatment Centers reveals 83% of Americans aged 18-40 believe …
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Anti-smoking medication shows promise for treating alcohol dependence
A smoking-cessation medication may be a viable option for the treatment of alcohol dependence, according to a study by scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The study found that varenicline (marketed under the name Chantix), approved in 2006 …
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Blocking memories to treat booze addiction
A new study by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at UC San Francisco offers encouraging findings that researchers hope may one day lead to a treatment option for people who suffer from alcohol abuse disorders and other …
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