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Distress tolerance amplifies links between PTSD symptoms, alcohol use severity among firefighters

New findings by a University of Houston psychology professor indicate that among firefighters, distress tolerance amplifies associations between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and alcohol use severity. In the world of psychology, distress tolerance is your actual or perceived ability to withstand emotional distress. It is surviving - and knowing you can survive - an emotional incident.

3 Dec 2019

Young-onset drinking predicts hospitalization for alcohol intoxication among adolescents

In studies, younger age at first alcohol use has been associated with later alcohol problems in adult life, including heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder.

29 Nov 2019

Giving a shot of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce alcohol intake

A one-off dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake, finds a new UCL experimental study.

26 Nov 2019

Study demonstrates potential therapeutic use of ketamine for alcohol addiction

A study shows one-off dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce alcohol intake by ‘erasing’ drink-related memories.

26 Nov 2019

Study reveals how adults exposed to alcohol go on to develop compulsive drinking behaviors

Occasional binge drinking isn't uncommon, but about 30 percent of all adults exposed to alcohol go on to engage in compulsive drinking behaviors despite negative effects and consequences - a major feature of alcohol use disorder.

22 Nov 2019

Report investigates impact of smoking, alcohol on cerebellum and related cognitive function

There is consistent evidence that having an alcohol use disorder is associated with abnormalities in the cerebellum, a structure attached to the bottom of the brain that is involved in coordinating posture and balance but also in supporting some cognitive functions.

15 Nov 2019

Ketamine may be viable treatment option for male alcohol use disorder patients

The drug ketamine decreases alcohol consumption in male, but not female, rats, according to new research published in eNeuro. The findings suggest that ketamine may be a viable treatment option for male patients with an alcohol use disorder.

13 Nov 2019

Kratom may be effective, but not entirely safe to treat alcohol use disorder

Lawmakers across the United States continue to debate the safety of kratom, an opioid-containing plant that has been listed as a "drug of concern" by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Kratom is sold over the counter in specialty stores and online.

13 Nov 2019

Study identifies pretreatment change trajectories in people seeking treatment for AUD

Treatment for alcohol use disorder often involves a course of counseling aimed at changing the patient's drinking behavior.

5 Nov 2019

Brain imaging shows links between self control and alcohol dependence

Excessive and harmful drinking is a key feature of an alcohol use disorder. The causes of substance use disorders are complex, but deficiences in certain aspects of self-control have been implicated.

5 Nov 2019

Acetate derived from alcohol metabolism directly influences epigenetic regulation in the brain

Triggers in everyday life such as running into a former drinking buddy, walking by a once-familiar bar, and attending social gatherings can all cause recovering alcoholics to "fall off the wagon."

24 Oct 2019

Researchers to study efficacy of RESHAPE program to reduce stigma of primary care providers

Researchers from the George Washington University, Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Epidemiology and Disease Control Division of the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal, Duke University, and King's College London are developing a strategy to reduce mental health stigma among health care providers and subsequently improve detection of patients with mental illness.

17 Oct 2019

Tech-based delivery of CBT shows promise for alcohol use treatment

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is a proven treatment for alcohol use disorder.

30 Sep 2019

Study examines link between disturbed sleep, intrusive thoughts, and alcohol problems among veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disturbance and alcohol problems are common among military veterans, and often occur together, with a large toll on physical and mental health.

27 Sep 2019

Abnormal gut bacteria linked to poor cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

A study involving military veterans with PTSD and cirrhosis of the liver points to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the intestines as a possible driver of poor cognitive performance--and as a potential target for therapy.

13 Sep 2019

Researchers explore potential reasons for cross-generation differences in problem drinking

Problem drinking has become more common in the US in recent decades. The San Diego Prospective Study, which began in 1978, revealed an almost two-fold increase in alcohol problems and alcohol use disorder among the current generation of young-adult drinkers compared to their fathers ─with similar increases reported in large nationwide surveys.

28 Aug 2019

Alcohol Use Disorder News and Research

Distress tolerance amplifies links between PTSD symptoms, alcohol use severity among firefighters

Young-onset drinking predicts hospitalization for alcohol intoxication among adolescents

Giving a shot of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce alcohol intake

Study demonstrates potential therapeutic use of ketamine for alcohol addiction

Study reveals how adults exposed to alcohol go on to develop compulsive drinking behaviors

Report investigates impact of smoking, alcohol on cerebellum and related cognitive function

Ketamine may be viable treatment option for male alcohol use disorder patients

Kratom may be effective, but not entirely safe to treat alcohol use disorder

Study identifies pretreatment change trajectories in people seeking treatment for AUD

Brain imaging shows links between self control and alcohol dependence

Acetate derived from alcohol metabolism directly influences epigenetic regulation in the brain

Researchers to study efficacy of RESHAPE program to reduce stigma of primary care providers

Tech-based delivery of CBT shows promise for alcohol use treatment

Study examines link between disturbed sleep, intrusive thoughts, and alcohol problems among veterans

Abnormal gut bacteria linked to poor cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

Researchers explore potential reasons for cross-generation differences in problem drinking

People recovering from alcohol use disorder struggle to recognize angry facial expressions

Drug used to treat alcohol use disorder reduces craving in heavy drinkers

Alcohol reduction associated with improved viral suppression in women living with HIV

Solitary drinking can be influenced by social discomfort, especially among underage females

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