College Women Don't Need to Binge to Over-Drink
College guys may outdrink women on any given night, but new research finds that the ladies are more likely than their male counterparts to exceed weekly alcohol limits. Full story
New York mayoral hopeful Quinn opens up about overcoming bulimia
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn spoke out on Tuesday about her decade-long struggle with bulimia and alcohol abuse after her mother's death from breast cancer. Full story
Ask adult patients about alcohol misuse: panel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Primary care doctors should ask adults how much and how often they drink alcohol and counsel those with risky and dangerous drinking habits, a government-backed panel said today. Full story
Fired Oregon officer: Alcoholism was a disability
A police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city of Gresham, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Full story
Not enough data to support suicide screening: panel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is not enough evidence to recommend universal screening to find people at risk of suicide, according to a government-backed panel. Full story
Mmm! Taste of Beer Triggers Good Feelings in the Brain
The taste of beer, without its alcoholic effects, may be enough to trigger the release of the pleasure chemical dopamine in the brain, a study finds. Full story
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Struggling with alcoholism: a personal novel
Author Ann Leary talks about her new novel, “The Good House,” which takes a look at women and alcoholism.
Matthews: Addiction is destructive, and we as a society must confront it
Chris Matthews talks about the dangers of addiction, and the need for more people to come forward to address the many problems that come with alcoholism and drug addictions that society glosses over.
Who is Wade Michael Page?
Researchers say the alleged gunman in the Wisconsin Sikh temple was deeply involved in hate group subculture. The Army veteran, who was discharged for a drinking problem, played in two bands associated with racist skinheads. NBC’s Pete Williams reports.
Study: Alcohol abuse up for weight-loss surgery patients
People who've had gastric bypass surgery may be more susceptible to alcohol abuse and new statistics show the hospital can be a dangerous place for Alzheimer’s patients. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
KLG’s co-host Pat O’Brien talks recovery, sobriety
Radio host and author Pat O’Brien opens up to TODAY’s Kathie Lee Gifford about his struggle with alcoholism, his recovery, and his thoughts on Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen.
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