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 ...
July 2nd, 2013
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
Learn about the stages of alcohol withdrawal and how they can be treated.
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 ...
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 […]
May 14th, 2013
National Transportation Safety Board Pushes for tighter DUI Laws
Currently, the national limit for a driver’s BAC must not exceed .08%, a standard established a decade ago. Though some states have pushed for stricter DUI laws, the NTSB has taken this a step further. Their newest proposal discussed targeting social and casual drinkers by changing the national ...
May 13th, 2013
Alcoholism and Disability: Oregon Policeman’s Firing Raises Questions
A police officer's lawsuit calls to light inadequate funding for addiction treatment in Oregon.
April 29th, 2013
Washington State Prepares New DUI Laws
With a special session on May 13 looming, Democrats and Republicans in the Washington State Legislature are “light years apart” on many issues. One subject that is facing strong bipartisan support is finalizing the details of a new DUI bill. “I’m happy to say we have made great progress in our ...
April 26th, 2013
Another Legend of Alcoholic Rock ‘n’ Roll Dies
For better or for worse, George Jones lived the mythos of the American country singer. Known for his distinctive songwriting voice, a prolific list of hit records, and a lifelong struggle with alcoholism, Jones died today in Nashville. Born in Saratoga, Texas in 1931, Jones was the son of an ...
April 25th, 2013
Amy Winehouse is Headed to Cannes
The sultry-smooth voice of Amy Winehouse was an unforgettable one; her talent a rarity, her struggle with alcoholism, a tragedy. She now belongs to the cannon of stars whose lives ended far too soon. Amy’s life, its highs and its lows, are chronicled in an untitled documentary that is ...
April 24th, 2013
Death by DUI: Washington’s Fight Against Drunk Driving
Washington’s DUI laws are among the nation's strictest, yet drunk driving continues.
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, ...
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 ...
February 7th, 2013
Watch What You Mix: Diet Soda May Make For A More Potent Cocktail
Mixing alcohol with diet soda may make you more intoxicated. According to a recent report from NPR, diet mixers lead to higher Breath Alcohol Concentrations (BrAC) than sugar-laden drinks– and, consequently, a higher risk for DUI. The scientific reasoning is simple. Just as eating a snack ...
February 14th, 2012
Life as a High-Functioning Alcoholic: An Interview with Sarah Allen Benton
Sarah Allen Benton is a Licenced Mental Health Counselor specializing in alcoholism. She is also an author, and writes the blog The High-Functioning Alcoholic through Psychology Today's website.
August 18th, 2011
Five Common Myths About Alcohol
When a substance has been used in a culture for a long time, it inevitably becomes shrouded in urban legend. So it is with alcohol: much of the conventional “wisdom” we learn about alcohol use from our friends or even our family is misleading at best and dangerous at worst. Here we ...
