Mental Health
WHO To Hold Public Hearing On Ways Of Reducing The Harmful Use Of Alcohol
Each year, more than two million people die from alcohol-related causes which is why World Health Organization (WHO) was asked by its Member States in May at the World Health Assembly to develop a global strategy to combat the harmful use of alcohol. All parties with an interest in reducing the harmful use of alcohol are now invited to share their views in a public hearing being organized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Are You A Binge Drinker? BMA Scotland Calls For Compulsory Labelling Of Alcoholic Drinks
BMA Scotland today (Friday 3 October 2008) called on the Government to legislate for the introduction of compulsory labelling on all alcoholic products to help people understand and manage their drinking habits. The call comes in light of Scotland's Alcohol Awareness Week (5 - 11 October 2007). Because of a lack of consistent advice and information on alcohol content and what constitutes a recommended unit, people are confused as to the amount of alcohol they actually drink.
New National Statistics On Drug Addict Treatment - Why The Treatment Isn't Effective
New figures were released today by the National Treatment Agency (NTA) for Substance Misuse which show that more than 202,000 people were recorded in drug treatment for 2007/08 with the number of people completing treatment successfully in 2007/08 increasing to more than 35,000 compared to 27,500 in 2006/07. However these figures don't tell the whole story.
Nicotine Gum Might Help Pregnant Women Who Smoke Reduce Cigarette Consumption, Study Says
Nicotine gum might help pregnant women who smoke reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke, which could reduce their risk of having premature or low-birthweight infants, according to a small study recently published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, USA Today reports.
Advancement Of Public Health Thwarted By Exclusion Of Inmates From Health Research
More and more persons with mental illnesses, addiction disorders, and chronic and infectious diseases receive their medical care in a jail or prison, according to the October issue of the Journal of Correctional Health Care (JCHC), published by SAGE. As of mid-2007, approximately 13 million inmates had been admitted to U.S. jails during the previous 12 months.
Alcohol And Violence: Culture's Role
Countries with strict social rules and behavioral etiquette such as the United Kingdom may foster drinking cultures characterized by unruly or bad behavior, according to a new report on alcohol and violence released by International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP). The report lists 11 cultural features that may predict levels of violence such as homicide and spousal abuse.
Insomnia In Adolescence Linked To Depression And Substance Abuse During Adolescence And Young Adulthood
A study in the Oct. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that adolescent insomnia symptoms are associated with depression, suicide ideation and attempts, and the use of alcohol, cannabis and other drugs such as cocaine. Findings suggest that the presence of insomnia in adolescents increases the risk of developing mental health problems and also may increase the severity of these problems. Results indicate that adolescents who had symptoms of insomnia were 2.
Pioneering Study Links Holiday Drug Taking To Acts Of Violence
A new study shows that high levels of drug and alcohol consumption are behind the growth in violence among young tourists. The research work, focusing on Mallorca and Ibiza, shows that 5% of tourists visiting these areas become involved in some kind of violence during their stay. Ecstasy was the only drug consumed that the scientists have not linked to violent acts.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Doesn't Work In Prenatal Care
While obstetrical care providers are doing a good job working with their patients on smoking cessation, they are not doing as well on abuse of other substances that can harm a woman's unborn baby. A new study appearing in the September 2008 issue of the journal Patient Education and Counseling reports that patients don't volunteer information about substance abuse unless specifically queried.
Botswana, PSI Distribute 60M Condoms; PSI Plans Initiative To Curb Spread Of HIV, Alcohol Abuse
The government of Botswana, along with Population Services International, has distributed almost 60 million condoms in the country during the past two years in an attempt to scale up the fight against HIV/AIDS, Mmegi reports.
Increased Risk For Alcohol Problems In Adulthood When Alcohol Consumed Before 15 Years Of Age
It may seem like a minor point, but it matters when someone takes their first drink of alcohol relative to later development of alcohol problems. A new study of the relationship between age at first drink (AFD) and the risk of developing alcohol-use disorders (AUDs) during adulthood has found that the risk is greatest when AFD occurs before the age of 15.
Second-Hand Smoke May Trigger Nicotine Dependence Symptoms In Kids
Parents who smoke cigarettes around their kids in cars and homes beware - second-hand smoke may trigger symptoms of nicotine dependence in children. The findings are published in the September edition of the journal Addictive Behaviors in a joint study from nine Canadian institutions.
New Investigational "Liquid Cigarette" Smoke Cessation Product Achieves 71 Percent Quit Rate
Several months ago, 52 smokers embarked on an FDA-approved, 12-week clinical study of a new smoke-cessation device called Smoke-Break. The results of the study were released today with 71 percent of the study participants smoke-free after 12 weeks. Smoke-Break is a "liquid nicotine cigarette" that resembles an unlit cigarette in size and shape. The clear tube contains a cherry-flavored gel along with 1.5 milligrams of nicotine, about as much as in a light cigarette.
World-Renowned Hispanic Scientists Gather To Address Disparities In Hispanic Drug Use, Treatment And Prevention
The National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) on Drug Abuse will hold its eighth annual conference, "Community, Behavioral and Molecular Sciences in Addictive Disorders," October 1-3, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland.
'Light' Cigarettes Versus Regular Cigarettes
For decades now, cigarette makers have marketed so-called light cigarettes - which contain less nicotine than regular smokes - with the implication that they are less harmful to smokers' health. A new UCLA study shows, however, that they deliver nearly as much nicotine to the brain. Reporting in the current online edition of the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, UCLA psychiatry professor Dr. Arthur L.
Should Ecstasy Be Downgraded? UK
Before the turn of the century ecstasy was a big headline puller and journalists wrote about it a great deal. Recently, however, cocaine and heroin have taken front stage. Just because ecstasy is not hitting the headlines as much as it used to may not necessarily mean it is not a dangerous drug and should consequently be downgraded. The declining popularity of the rave scene has lead to a drop in ecstasy interest. Hence, ecstasy's classification is being reviewed.
Culture Shapes Young People's Drinking Habits
Whether young people get drunk as a purposeful behavior or as an unintended consequence depends on what country they live in, according to new research on young people in seven countries. The research finds that young people's views on alcohol and drunkenness were influenced more by culture than by factors such as age and sex.
Study Finds 3 Million IDUs Worldwide Are HIV-Positive
Of the 15.9 million injection drug users throughout the world, three million likely are HIV-positive, according to a study published on Wednesday in the Lancet, AFP/Google.com reports (AFP/Google.com, 9/23).
HIV Positive Injection Drug Users On Worldwide Scale
There could be three million HIV positive injection drug users (IDUs)Â in the world, according to an article released on September 24, 2008 in The Lancet.
Researchers Study Relationship Between Injecting Drug Use And HIV
Estonia, Ukraine, Burma, Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal, Argentina, Brazil, and Kenya all have one disturbing fact in common: an HIV positive rate of over 40% for injecting drug users (IDUs). An article published early online and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet estimates that worldwide there are some 15.9 million IDUs - 3 million of whom are HIV positive. In the last ten years, the number of countries that report injecting drugs use has increased.
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- Parasite epidemic of the 1970s renamed AIDS in 1981
- HIV / AIDS drug trials: "Try this, let's see if you drop dead!"
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