Alcohol (ethanol, ethyl alcohol), we commonly know as substance of abuse. Chronic alcoholism or excessive and regular drinking of alcohol (ethyl alcohol) is a common problem throughout the world. Alcoholism can be considered as an important social evil…
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Alcohol Poisoning and its Symptoms
January 18th, 2013 
Health Blog Alcohol poisoning occurs due to drinking of large amount of alcohol in a short period, which is a serious and sometimes it may have fatal consequences. Alcohol poisoning (too much alcohol intake in very short period or binge drinking) may lead to breathing difficulty, affect heart rate and gag reflex and may lead to coma [...]
Compared Dangers of Marijuana vs. Alcohol
December 17th, 2012 jezebellake Breaking Down The Myths About Marijuana
It is amazing to compare the dangers of an illegal substance with a legal substance and find out that the legal one causes more death and harm than the former ever could. The mentality in America has been warped …
Moderate Alcohol Intake and Health
August 22nd, 2012 Health Blog Moderate intake of alcohol has several beneficial effects on health (and most of us are aware of it). The health benefits are for moderate drinking only and these health benefits are not seen among heavy drinkers and non drinkers or abstainers. If you …
A.M. Vitals: Route of Counterfeit Avastin Revealed
July 20th, 2012 Mark Long Also: A study shows older pregnant women in the U.S. are more likely to drink; a pair of scientists propose an alternative to the body mass index; and Merck is in final testing of a new type of sleeping pill.
A.M. Vitals: Scientists In New Push to Find Cure for AIDS
July 19th, 2012 Mark Long Also: Genetic weak spots in colon cancer might serve as targets for drugs; studies show binge drinking raises the risk of cognitive decline in people over 65; and an Oregon man is recovering from a rare case of bubonic plague.
A.M. Vitals: New Gene-Mapping Method Raises Hope of Easier Diagnoses
July 12th, 2012 Mark Long Also: Researchers suggest the earliest sign of Alzheimer’s might appear 25 years before the expected onset of the disease; and Melinda Gates pledges $560 million for family planning.
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Comments OffAre Some Teenagers Wired for Addiction?
April 30th, 2012 Robert Lee Hotz Some teenagers may be more inclined to experiment with drugs and alcohol, simply because their brains work differently, making them more impulsive, a new study shows.