Aerobic Exercise May Protect Cognitive Abilities of Heavy Drinkers, Says CU Study

Aerobic exercise may protect cognitive abilities of heavy drinkers, says CU study

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The new CU-Boulder study was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The study group included 60 people, 37 men and 23 women, ranging from moderate drinkers to heavy drinkers …
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Talk with your teen about risky behavior

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Parents, you matter, so with prom and graduation season at hand, take time to talk with your teen about the dangers of underage drinking and drug use/abuse. Did you know that alcohol is the No. 1 drug of choice among …
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White House Deputy Drug Czar to Speak at Romeoville Heroin Forum

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Continuing Education Credits through Illinois Alcohol and Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc., Silver Cross Hospital and Aurora University are available to healthcare professionals, social workers, counselors and substance abuse …
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NH prepares for changes in addiction treatment

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In January, the number of people with drug and alcohol problems who will be newly eligible for insurance will be roughly 11,770, — or 19,500 if the state also expands its Medicaid program, according to the AP analysis of data on addiction rates, the …
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How Drug Abuse Affects Teenage Brain Development – Dr. Annette Bosworth discusses how alcohol and drugs change the adolescent brain affecting mood and memory.