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June 17, 2012
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Lundbeck to lose 600 jobs The Danish company says it must cut jobs 'to mitigate increased pressure from healthcare reforms, generic competition and uncertainty regarding pricing and reimbursement in Europe'.   |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005
Steven H. Williams |
Medications for Treating Alcohol Dependence Medications for treating alcohol dependence primarily have been adjunctive interventions, and only three medications -- disulfiram, naltrexone, and acamprosate -- are approved for this indication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2002
Mary-Anne Enoch & David Goldman |
Problem Drinking and Alcoholism: Diagnosis and Treatment Although associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, alcoholism often goes unrecognized in a clinical or primary health care setting. Several brief screening instruments are available to quickly identify problem drinking, often a pre-alcoholism condition... |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Alcohol Abuse: How to Recognize Problem Drinking Questions and answers on alcohol abuse. |
Managed Care
June 2007
Lisa A. Higgins |
Sobering Stats Invite Insurers To Fight Alcoholism Effectively Health plans may not be able to control problem drinking by their members. They can, however, affect the way their contracted providers approach the problem. And that may be what makes the difference. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Ted D. Epperly |
Health Issues in Men: Part II. Common Psychosocial Disorders During screening examinations and, when appropriate, other health-related visits, family physicians should be alert for signs and symptoms of common psychosocial disorders in men. Health issues of concern include alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, midlife crisis and depression. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2002 |
Problem Drinking -- How To Recognize It Guidelines for recognizing problem drinking and getting help if necessary... |
American Journal of Nursing
January 2011
Vicky Keys |
Alcohol Withdrawal During Hospitalization For a chronic drinker, sudden alcohol withdrawal because of an unexpected hospitalization can lead to escalating withdrawal symptoms and even death if unrecognized and untreated. |
BusinessWeek
April 11, 2005
Catherine Arnst |
Can Alcoholism Be Treated? Research shows how stubborn addictions are -- and how medications may help. Drug companies have good reason to be pay attention. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2005
Richard D. Blondell |
Ambulatory Detoxification of Patients with Alcohol Dependence An appropriate candidate for outpatient detoxification should have arrangements to start an alcohol treatment program and a responsible support person who can monitor progress, and should not have significant, acute, comorbid conditions or risk factors for severe withdrawal. |
Chemistry World
October 4, 2013
Phillip Broadwith |
Lundbeck cuts jobs in Europe, but expands in US Danish drugmaker Lundbeck is cutting 180-200 jobs in Europe as part of its ongoing restructuring program. However, the company is currently in the process of expanding its staff in the US. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003 |
Substance Abuse--How To Recognize It Am I drinking too much?... Am I taking risks with alcohol or other mood-altering substances?... Has my drinking or drug use become a habit?... Is alcohol or drug use taking over my life?... Has drinking alcohol or using drugs become a problem for me?... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome The spectrum of alcohol withdrawal symptoms ranges from such minor symptoms as insomnia and tremulousness to severe complications such as withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens. This article covers evaluation and treatment of the patient. |
Nursing
April 2012
Elliott et al. |
Managing alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients A focused nursing assessment is critical in identifying the potential for alcohol withdrawal symptoms in all hospitalized patients. This article discusses how to assess patients at risk and how to use these assessment findings as a basis for nursing interventions. |
Reactive Reports
Issue 43
David Bradley |
Ibogaine Gaining on Alcohol Addiction Ibogaine has been used outside the US to treat addiction because of its known ability to reduce cravings for drugs of abuse and alcohol. |
Chemistry World
July 9, 2007
Emma Baines |
Smoking Cessation Drug Shows Promise for Alcohol Dependency A drug recently licensed as an aid to smoking cessation could also be used to treat alcohol addiction, US researchers have found. |
AskMen.com
May 23, 2012 |
How To Hold Your Liquor Researchers from Yale University are testing a drug that could stop alcohol from making you extremely drunk, no matter how much you drink. |
American Journal of Nursing
November 2008
Madeline A. Naegle |
Screening for Alcohol Use and Misuse in Older Adults: Using the Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test--Geriatric Version The availability of accurate, easy-to-use screening tools to detect people in need of counseling can increase the number of older adults whose lives can be improved and even lengthened. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
David J. Mersy |
Recognition of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Ten percent of the population abuses drugs or alcohol, and 20 percent of patients seen by family physicians have substance-abuse problems, excluding tobacco use. These patients can be identified by relying on regular screening or a high index of suspicion based on "red flags." |
Pharmaceutical Executive
October 1, 2012
William Looney |
Bidding for the Stars and Stripes As the blockbuster sales model fades, the rush is on for a new formula for growth. "Good" growth: niched, balanced, and sustainable; with high margins from protected pricing; more patient-friendly than patent-centric; and where revenues draw from a deep reservoir of unmet medical need. |
Chemistry World
January 6, 2014
Mark Peplow |
The morning after the night before David Nutt, a neuropsychopharmacologist at Imperial College London, has an idea with obvious appeal: an alcohol substitute that promises all of the fun of bacchic revelry without the throbbing head and washing-machine stomach that follow. |
Reason
April 2003
Jacob Sullum |
Good for the Heart Since the evidence that drinking can help prevent heart disease began to emerge in the 1970s, health nannies have worried that publicizing the connection would encourage alcohol abuse. But the latest study to confirm the health benefits of drinking suggests there is little cause for worry on that score. |
AskMen.com
Charles Capuano |
FAQ On Alcohol There's hardly a man who doesn't enjoy his drink, but few among them know what the happy elixir does to the body and the mind. Once you know some of the effects that alcohol has on your body, use the information for your own benefit -- that is, have fun, but always drink responsibly. |
Reason
October 2004
Hanson & Walcoff |
Age of Propaganda The U.S. government attacks teenage drinking with junk science: Research designed to promote the current drinking age gets federal funding, a stamp of approval, and widespread dissemination, regardless of its scientific merit. |
Salon.com
August 23, 2000
Cynthia Kuhn & Wilkie Wilson |
Sober realization Although I quit drinking years ago, I am concerned that I may have irreparably damaged my health. Should I be worried? |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Substance Abuse Questions and answers on substance abuse. |
AskMen.com
Chris Good |
Do You Drink Too Much? Alcohol has a prominent position in the culture of the young working man. But are you really sure that your drinking poses no threat to your social, work or physical health? |
AskMen.com
Bobby Box |
Low Calorie Summer Drinks If every "diet" you've attempted always allowed for alcohol, the following cocktail recipes will be of great use to you. |
AskMen.com
Jeff Bayer |
Alcohol & Muscles A look at the correlation between alcohol and the muscle-building process. |
AskMen.com
Dave Golokhov |
Alcohol And IQ Many people drink beer to wash away their problems, but we all know that drinking alcohol doesn't really solve anything -- or does it? |
T.H.E. Journal
May 2004 |
AlcoholEdu for High School Outside the Classroom Inc. recently announced the availability of AlcoholEdu for High School, a Web-based prevention program that engages high school students with science-based alcohol education |
Science News
February 22, 2003
Janet Raloff |
Tipsy Times What health benefits can accrue from moderate tippling may disappear completely in people who binge to excess. And plenty of people do, a new study finds, with the incidence of inebriation on the rise in the United States. |
Reason
June 2003
Jacob Sullum |
Drink Up Anyway It was more than a decade ago that wineries first tried to inform their customers about the health benefits of moderate drinking. Since then the evidence has only gotten stronger, but the federal government still won't let them talk about it. |
Science News
February 15, 2003
Janet Raloff |
'Don't Drink Alone' Gets New Meaning In what may be bad news for bars and pubs, a European research consortium has found that people drinking alcohol outside of meals have a significantly higher risk of cancer in the mouth and neck than do those taking their libations with food. |
AskMen.com
Alex Santoso |
Liver Health: The Beer Drinker's Best Herbs Studies have suggested that, when consumed in moderation, beer has many health benefits. |
AskMen.com
Charles Capuano |
FAQ On Alcohol - Part II Here are answers to some questions you may have concerning the effects of alcohol on your body and your mind. |
