Alcohol Rehab Articles

Alcohol Abusers Increase Their Risk of Lung Cancer and Heart Disease

According to research presented at the 77th annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, called CHEST 2011, heavy alcohol consumption was linked with a higher risk for developing fatal illnesses such as lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. read more

Canadian Drivers Have Lower Alcohol-Related Fatality Rates

A recent study conducted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research in conjunction with Columbia University has found that there is a significantly lower rate of alcohol-related fatal accidents in the United States among those who have a Canadian driver's license. read more

Heavy Drinking May Cause Balance Problems Even Years After Sober

A recent study reviewed on Fox News suggests balance problems can affect heavy drinkers for several years after becoming sober, according to researchers at the Neurobehavioral Research Inc. in Hawaii. read more

The Connection Between Weight Gain and Alcohol Consumption

A recent publication from Spain is the result of an extensive review of the connection between alcohol consumption and weight. A gram of alcohol contains 7.1 kcal, indicating that someone who drinks heavily may experience a significant weight gain from their behaviors. read more

Increases in Alcohol Abuse Leads Army to Boost Number of Substance Abuse Counselors

The Army reports that instances of alcohol abuse among its soldiers have doubled over the past five years. As far back as 2008, a Department of Defense Health Behavior Survey reported that while use of tobacco and illicit drugs was decreasing, abuse of alcohol and prescription medications was on the rise. A study of troops returning from deployment to Iraq found that in the months following their return, 27 percent met the criteria for alcohol abuse. read more

New Study Uses Virtual Reality to Treat Alcohol Abuse Among Returning Veterans

A fascinating new study from the University in Houston is using virtual reality to help returning war veterans deal with the horrible events witnessed while at war. read more

Drunk Driving Deaths in British Columbia Decreasing

New laws which took effect in September 2010 have reduced by one half the number of alcohol related traffic fatalities in British Columbia. read more

Screening for Alcohol Abuse among HIV-Infected Patients

A new study looks at the importance of screening for alcohol abuse among HIV-infected patients. read more

Health Data Could Improve Understanding of Alcohol-Related Harm

Binge drinking and alcohol abuse is a growing problem among young people in many countries. read more

Having an Alcoholic Relative Raises Your Risk of Alcoholism

If you have a close relative who is an alcoholic, then you are more likely to respond positively to the effects of alcohol than those who do not have such family members, according to a new study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. read more