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A new, easy-to-read website on drug abuse designed for adults with a low reading literacy level (eighth grade or below) was launched today by the National Institute on Drug Abuse(NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health. The site, which provides … Continue reading →

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Researchers know that alcohol disorders amplify suicide risk. At least one-third of individuals who committed suicide also met criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence; alcohol-use disorders are a potent risk factor for suicide attempts that are considered medically serious; and … Continue reading →

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Four out of five people of retirement age who seek substance abuse treatment do so because of alcohol problems, instead of abuse of drugs, indicating again that alcohol abuse by older adults is a growing and many times ignored problem. … Continue reading →

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If you are older than 50 and you have a couple of drinks when you go out to eat, you may want to take some extra time before getting into the car and driving home. No one knows exactly why, … Continue reading →

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As more than 10,000 baby boomers a day are turning 65 years old, many of them may need to adjust their attitudes toward alcohol consumption — particularly given the fact that as the body ages, how it interacts with and … Continue reading →

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