Science Nordic
(Norway) - For Norwegian drug addicts, pregnancy might lead to
incarceration
A unique law gives
social workers in Norway the right to lock up pregnant drug addicts
to protect the health of unborn children. A new study looks at how
the pregnant users react to being incarcerated.
Göteborg
Daily (Sweden) - New treatment for alcoholism
Researchers in
Sweden say they have found a potential treatment for alcohol
dependence. The drug candidate, OSU6162, was developed by Nobel Prize
winner Arvid Carlsson in Gothenburg. It has been studied for
treatment of alcohol dependence by researchers at Karolinska
Institutet and the University of Gothenburg.
Reuters (South
Africa) - Insight: African alcohol binge raises pressure for
crackdown
On a bitterly cold
Saturday afternoon in Worcester, a forlorn rural community near South
Africa's southern tip, the queue at the liquor store is the longest
in town.
Examiner - Alcohol
abuse can be predicted in adolescents by MRI
Lindsay M.
Squeglia, Ph.D., of the University of California, San Diego led a
group of researchers that reported a direct connection between the
lack of brain activity in specific brain regions as detected by
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and future heavy drinking in the
September issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs that
was reviewed at the Eureka Alert web site on August 8, 2012.
RTT News - Deadly
Cocktail: Alcohol Ads In Youth Magazines Violate Industry Rules
Each year, more
than $4 billion is estimated to be spent by the alcohol industry for
marketing its products. That youth are being disproportionately
exposed to appealing alcohol advertisements in magazines is a known
fact.
Scottish Daily
Record (Scotland) - Revealed: Shocking figures show one Scottish
child in 10 is living with an alcoholic parent
The research shows
that up to 93,000 youngsters under the age of 16 are living with one
or more parents with a drink problem.
GoodTherapy.org -
Vigilant Parenting Helps Prevent Alcohol Misuse in Teens With ADHD
Children with
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for
numerous social, psychological, and academic challenges. Negative
behaviors can draw unwanted attention to children with ADHD and make
them feel like they are different than their peers.
ABC Online
(Australia) - Blanket alcohol ban to stamp out drinking in park
In a bid to quell
problems with vandalism and anti-social behaviour Lake Macquarie
Council has been asked to place a total ban on alcohol consumption at
Mahrahkah Park and Charlestown Oval.
Firstpost
(Australia) - End of good times on Facebook for alcohol brands
In a development
which could impact the way brands in certain categories use Facebook,
“The Australian Advertising Standards Board has ruled that
Facebook is an advertising medium, and as such, company pages must
comply with pertinent codes and laws, vetting all public posts to
ensure they are not sexist, racist or factually inaccurate,” says
Brandchannel.
ReporterNews.com -
Study finds more youth start using drugs, alcohol, tobacco during
the
summer
A recent report by
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
indicates that youths between the ages of 12 and 17 are more likely
to start using drugs, alcohol and cigarettes during the summer than
other portions of the year.
The Daily Post
(New Zealand) - MP calls for tougher drink rules for teens
Tougher rules are
needed to deal with alcohol-fuelled antics of young people, says
Rotorua MP Todd McClay.
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