Alcohol for the indigent & danger of GBL
A British Columbia reseracher has suggested providing alcohol to indigents as a harm-reduction method. Also the dangers of GBL, called liquid ecstacy, which is found in solvents.
Coping with Holiday Blues
Winter holiday time can be hard for those working toward recovery from addiction. And updates on the status of alcoholic energy drinks, and the proposed national Institute of Addictions.
Recovery without abstinence
The Rolling Stone and “sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll” somehow seem to go together. Guitarist Keith Richards chronicles his life experience in a new autobiography, which talks alot about his passion — music, and how that helped him overcome his addictions without quitting all drugs and drinking. Dr Inaba comments.
FDA, menthol and e-cigarettes, and more alcohol taxes
FDA and its expanded role of supervising tobacco – today’s discussion focusing on menthol and e-cigarettes; also proposals to consider increases to alcohol taxes for possible health and safety benefits.
Alcohol studies focus on gene networks, also relapse interventions
Gene networks, not single genes, likely play a significant role in whether a person develops alcohol use disorder, as does a person’s level of response to alcohol, their initial tolerance. Also the roles of the amino acid glutamate and the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA and insights on craving and relapse.
Children of Alcoholics Week and sweets, depression & alcoholism
Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week and a new study looking at the craving sweets, depression and the tendency toward alcoholism in children.