Tag: alcoholism

Study suggests frequent binge drinking associated with insomnia symptms in older adults

From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release via ScienceDaily: A new study suggests that frequent binge drinking is associated with insomnia symptoms in older adults. Results show that… Read more »

Study suggests older people may be at greater risk for alcohol impairment

From the Baylor press release via EurekAlert!: An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to… Read more »

Study suggests both heavy and incompatible drinking can increase chances of divorce

From the Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research press release via ScienceDaily: High levels of drinking have repeatedly been shown to predict divorce. The most cited explanation for this is that… Read more »

Study suggests childhood emotional abuse increases risk factor for alcohol dependence

From the University of Gothenburg press release via EurekAlert!: Individuals who drink excessively or are alcohol dependent (AD) have reduced central serotonergic neurotransmission, which can have an impact on planning,… Read more »

Study suggests negative emotionality may make some people more prone to alcohol or other drug problems

From the University of Kentucky press release via EurekAlert!: Sensitivity to the stimulating effects of alcohol and other drugs is a risk marker for their problematic use. Negative emotionality has… Read more »

Study suggests impaired executive function may exacerbate impulsiveness and risk of developing alcohol dependence

From the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne press release via EurekAlert!: Executive function (EF) guides complex behavior such as planning, decision-making, and response control. Alcohol dependence (AD) is known to impair… Read more »

Researchers find gene which may be marker for those who drink for alcohol’s rewarding effects

From the UCLA press release via EurekAlert!: Previous research has found that individuals who become more energized, talkative, and/or social when they drink – versus sedated or sleepy – are… Read more »

Study suggests early drunkenness may up risk of alcohol problems in later life

From the Addiction Switzerland press release via EurekAlert!: Many researchers and clinicians believe that an early age at first drink (AFD) can lead to alcohol problems. A new study challenges… Read more »