Drugs for Alcoholics, Drugs for Alcoholism
July 28th, 2009
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Although there are still only three drugs officially approved by the FDA for the treatment of alcoholism, the research picture is beginning to change. In an article by Greg Miller published in the 11 April 2008 edition of Science, alcoholism [...]
GENETICS AND BIOLOGY- dependent, addicted or abuser
July 28th, 2009
ASSESSMENT IS THE KEY
Heated debates about abstinence vs harm minimization could be coolly eliminated if… satisfactory, appropriate assessment identifies whether someone is dependent/ addicted or merely a misuser/abuser, states Norman Hoffmann.
This article was first published in Addiction Today journal
Debate has raged for decades about the question of whether alcohol dependence and other substance dependencies are [...]
Alcoholism Rehabilitation Alcoholism Treatment
July 1st, 2009
Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions to refer to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. In common and historic usage, alcoholism refers to any condition that results in the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, despite health problems and negative social consequences. Modern medical definitions[1] describe alcoholism as a disease and addiction which [...]