For those who experience this release of aggression after drinking the speed of the onset of their belligerence may depend on their recent mood and stress level. Relapse is a common feature of substance use disorders, and it is more the rule than the exception. In fact, 40 to 60...
Possible Link Between Eye Color and Alcoholism Risk Revealed in New Study
Still, without further studies to confirm and clarify these initial results, the scientific community remains cautious about drawing definitive conclusions. The hypothesis linking blue eye color to a higher propensity for alcoholism has attracted attention and scrutiny within the scientific community. Critiques of this connection primarily emphasize the dangers of...
The truth about tolerance: How much do you really know about your bodys relationship with alcohol? University Health Services UW Madison
Developing a tolerance to many medications is actually considered to be a normal response. There is a wide range of options — from residential "detox" programs to cognitive behavioral therapy, to medications such as naltrexone which can help people drink less, or acamprosate, which can help people stay dry. One...
Bio-Psycho-Social Issues Foundations of Addiction Studies
All sociodemographic and biopsychosocial characteristics, as well as other substance dependence or abuse were tested independently in unadjusted models to examine the relationship of each characteristic on opioid misuse. All characteristics tested with exception of residence at some level were found to be a significant factor predictive of opioid misuse....