Drinks in Disguise: Britain’s Safer Substitute

November 12th, 2013

Drinks in Disguise: Britain’s Safer Substitute

Imagine a world without hangovers, alcoholism, drunk driving, and the health risks of binge drinking. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. Scientists in Britain are designing a cocktail drug that mimics the effects of alcohol, but spares drinkers the dangerous and unpleasant side ...

Staying Safe This Halloween

October 31st, 2013

Staying Safe This Halloween

October is the fourth-booziest month of the year, following the libation-heavy holidays of July, November, and December. Of course, the vast majority of October’s alcohol consumption falls on Halloween and its surrounding weekend nights, when many teens and adults venture out for tricks ...

Mummified Inca Children Reveal Dark, Drug-Filled Secrets

July 31st, 2013

Mummified Inca Children Reveal Dark, Drug-Filled Secrets

In 1999, archaeologists made a startling discovery. On the summit of Llullaillaco, a volcano in Argentina, three young mummies were discovered within a shrine more than 20,000 feet above sea level. Half a millennia later, scientists discover that the “world’s most-well preserved” mummies were ...

Epilepsy Drug Shown to Reduce Cocaine Dependence, Penn Study Reports

July 18th, 2013

Epilepsy Drug Shown to Reduce Cocaine Dependence, Penn Study Reports

Research completed in late June by a team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania shows a prospective new use for the drug topiramate, an anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy.

What We Can Learn From Drug-Related Tragedies

July 17th, 2013

What We Can Learn From Drug-Related Tragedies

With the recent heartbreaking news of the sudden death of actor Cory Monteith, people are outpouring their condolences and opinions regarding the star’s battle with addiction. Some reactions are more startling than others, such as the Westboro Baptist Church trying to picket this poor young ...

Forget Alcohol

July 3rd, 2013

Forget Alcohol

How easy would it be to move forward in life if we could erase harmful memories that constantly hold us back? A group of researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at UC San Francisco are in the process of creating a drug that will help erase memories that influence a person to ...

“Drunkorexia”: Smoking Alcohol?

June 25th, 2013

“Drunkorexia”: Smoking Alcohol?

A dangerous new trend is gaining popularity among people who want to consume alcohol but don’t want the extra calories that come from drinking it. Labeled “drunkorexia,” calorie-conscious partiers may be the most vulnerable to this new fad; however, doctors reveal the truth behind the myth that ...

Detoxifying Your Liver, One Bite at a Time

June 12th, 2013

Detoxifying Your Liver, One Bite at a Time

Throughout the course of a year, a lot can happen. It is important to take care of your body and help it keep up with your busy lifestyle. One of the most important organs in your body, the liver, is under constant beratement from the alcohol you consume (if you do drink alcohol) and the […]

Harm Reduction: A New Cure For Alcoholism?

April 12th, 2013

Harm Reduction: A New Cure For Alcoholism?

In a recent study published in Biological Psychiatry, a potential new treatment for alcoholism called nalmefene was found to be effective and safe for reducing alcohol consumption in alcohol-dependent individuals. Unlike most addiction treatments, the goal of nalmefene is not total abstinence, ...

The MPP Billboard of Controversy

April 9th, 2013

The MPP Billboard of Controversy

April signals the arrival of many things: the Easter Bunny, blossoming flowers, Opening Day for baseball, and some long-anticipated warmer weather. What a lot of people may not know is that April is also Alcohol Awareness Month. Portland coincidentally celebrates the season by hosting its ...

March 28th, 2011

Drugs and Their Effects – Alcohol

Alcohol Recently named the most harmful drug in general, and the most harmful drug to society, Alcohol is the second most abused drug in the US.  Found in liquor, beer and wine, alcohol can be found at social events, bars, clubs, restaurants, and in many household fridges. In small amounts, ...

February 21st, 2011

More Kids than Ever Get Alcohol from Mom and Dad

Where do children get alcohol?  According to a new study, many children ages 12 to 14 get alcohol from their own parents.  In fact, the study, by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), shows that 709,000 12 to 14 year olds are drinking. Says SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S ...

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