www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk - the blog http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog training on drugs and alcohol issues throughout the UK Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Parents Think 1 In 100 Teens Using "Study Drugs" But Actual Figure Is More Like 1 In 10 http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/22/parents-think-1-in-100-teens-using-study-drugs-but-actual-figure-is-more-like-1-in-10/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/22/parents-think-1-in-100-teens-using-study-drugs-but-actual-figure-is-more-like-1-in-10/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000 taulkyNarrott http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/22/parents-think-1-in-100-teens-using-study-drugs-but-actual-figure-is-more-like-1-in-10/ As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a “study drug” ­- a prescription stimulant or amphetamine – to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13-17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug…

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]]> http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/22/parents-think-1-in-100-teens-using-study-drugs-but-actual-figure-is-more-like-1-in-10/feed/ 0 Alcohol consumption and self-reported (SF12) physical and mental health among working aged-men in a typical Russian city: A cross sectional study http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-consumption-and-self-reported-sf12-physical-and-mental-health-among-working-aged-men-in-a-typical-russian-city-a-cross-sectional-study/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-consumption-and-self-reported-sf12-physical-and-mental-health-among-working-aged-men-in-a-typical-russian-city-a-cross-sectional-study/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:25:54 +0000 Svetadefphachwaphy http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-consumption-and-self-reported-sf12-physical-and-mental-health-among-working-aged-men-in-a-typical-russian-city-a-cross-sectional-study/ Abstract Aim To investigate the association between patterns of alcohol consumption and self-reported physical and mental health in a population with a high prevalence of hazardous drinking. Design Cross-sectional study of an age-stratified random sample of a population register. Setting The city of Izhevsk, The Russian Federation, 2008-9.

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]]> http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-consumption-and-self-reported-sf12-physical-and-mental-health-among-working-aged-men-in-a-typical-russian-city-a-cross-sectional-study/feed/ 0 Alcohol-Related Biases in Selective Attention and Action Tendency Make Distinct Contributions to Dysregulated Drinking Behaviour http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-related-biases-in-selective-attention-and-action-tendency-make-distinct-contributions-to-dysregulated-drinking-behaviour/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-related-biases-in-selective-attention-and-action-tendency-make-distinct-contributions-to-dysregulated-drinking-behaviour/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:25:48 +0000 sestobgug http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-related-biases-in-selective-attention-and-action-tendency-make-distinct-contributions-to-dysregulated-drinking-behaviour/ Abstract Aims There is increasing evidence that alcohol-related biases in selective attention and action tendency contribute to the eitiology of dysregulated drinking.

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]]> http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-related-biases-in-selective-attention-and-action-tendency-make-distinct-contributions-to-dysregulated-drinking-behaviour/feed/ 0 Drinking motives moderate the impact of predrinking on heavy drinking on a given evening and related adverse consequences – An event-level study http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/drinking-motives-moderate-the-impact-of-predrinking-on-heavy-drinking-on-a-given-evening-and-related-adverse-consequences-an-event-level-study/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/drinking-motives-moderate-the-impact-of-predrinking-on-heavy-drinking-on-a-given-evening-and-related-adverse-consequences-an-event-level-study/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:25:34 +0000 Quappift http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/drinking-motives-moderate-the-impact-of-predrinking-on-heavy-drinking-on-a-given-evening-and-related-adverse-consequences-an-event-level-study/ Abstract Aims To test whether (a) drinking motives predict the frequency of predrinking (i.e. alcohol consumption before going out); (b) drinking motives predict HDGE (heavy drinking on a given evening: 4+ for women, 5+ for men) and related adverse consequences (hangover, injuries, blackouts etc.) even when predrinking is accounted for, and (c) drinking motives moderate the impact of predrinking on HDGE and consequences.

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]]> http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/drinking-motives-moderate-the-impact-of-predrinking-on-heavy-drinking-on-a-given-evening-and-related-adverse-consequences-an-event-level-study/feed/ 0 Comparative performance of biomarkers of alcohol consumption in a population sample of working-aged men in Russia: the Izhevsk Family Study http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/comparative-performance-of-biomarkers-of-alcohol-consumption-in-a-population-sample-of-working-aged-men-in-russia-the-izhevsk-family-study/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/comparative-performance-of-biomarkers-of-alcohol-consumption-in-a-population-sample-of-working-aged-men-in-russia-the-izhevsk-family-study/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:20:59 +0000 oglezed http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/comparative-performance-of-biomarkers-of-alcohol-consumption-in-a-population-sample-of-working-aged-men-in-russia-the-izhevsk-family-study/ Abstract Aims To assess the performance of a range of biomarkers of alcohol consumption in a heavy-drinking population of working-aged Russian men. Design Cross-sectional study of men originally sampled at random from a population register.

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]]> http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/comparative-performance-of-biomarkers-of-alcohol-consumption-in-a-population-sample-of-working-aged-men-in-russia-the-izhevsk-family-study/feed/ 0 CHRNA5-A3-B4 genetic variants alter nicotine intake and interact with tobacco use to influence body weight in Alaska-Native tobacco users http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/chrna5-a3-b4-genetic-variants-alter-nicotine-intake-and-interact-with-tobacco-use-to-influence-body-weight-in-alaska-native-tobacco-users/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/chrna5-a3-b4-genetic-variants-alter-nicotine-intake-and-interact-with-tobacco-use-to-influence-body-weight-in-alaska-native-tobacco-users/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:20:47 +0000 Pozycj-X19 http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/chrna5-a3-b4-genetic-variants-alter-nicotine-intake-and-interact-with-tobacco-use-to-influence-body-weight-in-alaska-native-tobacco-users/ Abstract Background and aims Gene variants in CHRNA5-A3-B4, which encode for the 5, 3 and β4 nicotinic receptor subunits, are associated with altered smoking behaviors in European-Americans.

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]]> http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/chrna5-a3-b4-genetic-variants-alter-nicotine-intake-and-interact-with-tobacco-use-to-influence-body-weight-in-alaska-native-tobacco-users/feed/ 0 Alcohol consumption in adolescence and early adult life: What are the consequences? CLOSER event presentations http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-consumption-in-adolescence-and-early-adult-life-what-are-the-consequences-closer-event-presentations/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-consumption-in-adolescence-and-early-adult-life-what-are-the-consequences-closer-event-presentations/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 10:37:00 +0000 injurylaw http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-consumption-in-adolescence-and-early-adult-life-what-are-the-consequences-closer-event-presentations/ This month an event took place exploring 'Alcohol consumption in adolescence and early adult life: What are the consequences?' . It was organised by the Cohorts and Longitudinal Studies Enhancement Resources (CLOSER), a consortium of the UK’s leading birth cohort and longitudinal studies. 'High alcohol consumption – especially among young people – continues to be a major social and public health concern in the UK.

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]]> http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/alcohol-consumption-in-adolescence-and-early-adult-life-what-are-the-consequences-closer-event-presentations/feed/ 0 The Interactive Effects On Neurocognition Of Alcohol Consumption, Smoking And Age http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/the-interactive-effects-on-neurocognition-of-alcohol-consumption-smoking-and-age/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/the-interactive-effects-on-neurocognition-of-alcohol-consumption-smoking-and-age/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000 finasteride http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/the-interactive-effects-on-neurocognition-of-alcohol-consumption-smoking-and-age/ Treatment for alcohol use disorders works best if the patient actively understands and incorporates the interventions provided in the clinic. Multiple factors can influence both the type and degree of neurocognitive abnormalities found during early abstinence, including chronic cigarette smoking and increasing age…

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]]> http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/the-interactive-effects-on-neurocognition-of-alcohol-consumption-smoking-and-age/feed/ 0 Female College Student Drinkers Exceed NIAAA Guidelines For Weekly Drinking More Frequently Than Their Male Counterparts http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/female-college-student-drinkers-exceed-niaaa-guidelines-for-weekly-drinking-more-frequently-than-their-male-counterparts/ http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/female-college-student-drinkers-exceed-niaaa-guidelines-for-weekly-drinking-more-frequently-than-their-male-counterparts/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000 Baistegu http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/blog/2013/05/21/female-college-student-drinkers-exceed-niaaa-guidelines-for-weekly-drinking-more-frequently-than-their-male-counterparts/ In order to avoid harms associated with alcohol consumption, in 2009 the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking. These guidelines differ for men and women: no more than four drinks per day, and 14 drinks per week for men, and no more than three drinks per day, and seven drinks per week for women…

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