December 4, 2023 Alcoholism Initial small studies show that the use of Semaglutide (Ozempic) may help reduce alcohol consumption.
October 17, 2023 Addiction New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder. Sure, I’ll add it to the list.
May 23, 2023 Addiction Cancer warning labels will go on alcohol bottles in Ireland — a world first. It may reduce consumption for some and will be interested to see if it follows similar outcomes observed with cigarette warning labels.
April 4, 2023 Alcoholism Another daily-intake-ask-the-person-once-only-how-much-you-drink-alcohol-study and try to conclude if it harms or has a health benefit over a person’s lifetime. Le sigh.
January 18, 2023 Alcoholism New alcohol consumption guidelines uses the latest evidence to provide information for people to consider with respect to their consumption and health risks. Each person has their own level of risk tolerance and can use this info accordingly.
January 17, 2022 Alcoholism CIHI reports increasing numbers of hospitalizations for chronic medical conditions related to alcohol during the pandemic.
July 22, 2021 Addiction Study reports that there is spectrum of perceived disengagement from the world they coin boredom proneness, the degree of which can relate to a range of mental health outcomes and behaviours.
December 19, 2019 Alcoholism Deep brain stimulation used to treat one man for alcoholism. Do not draw many conclusions from a N value of 1
October 25, 2019 Addiction Charter challenge over denial of liver transplants to alcoholics will proceed.