http://www.dryoutnow.com DryOutNow.com provide Immediate Access to UK alcohol Treatment by qualified medical professionals. en-gb Sat, 17 May 2008 10:33:00 Copyright: (C) Triage Healthcare www.dryoutnow.com/news-feeds-and-rss.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/images/logo-dryoutnow.jpg http://www.dryoutnow.com New research suggests that excessive alcohol consumption is damaging the academic performance of students.A study conducted at Edge Hill University suggests that students who drink large... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Research:-Alcohol-abuse-impacting-on-students-quott-academic-performance.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Research:-Alcohol-abuse-impacting-on-students-quott-academic-performance.html Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Alcoholism and drink New research could offer renewed hope to addicts, with the identification of genetic risk factors for addiction. An international team of scientists exploring the link between genes and... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Hope-for-addiction-treatment-with-new-research.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Hope-for-addiction-treatment-with-new-research.html Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals Recommendations that cannabis should remain a class C drug could quash the prime minister's plans to re-categorise the substance as class B.Advisors to the government are expected to... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/New-recommendations-could-halt-plans-for-re-classification-of-cannabis.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/New-recommendations-could-halt-plans-for-re-classification-of-cannabis.html Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals New research suggests that excessive alcohol consumption is damaging the academic performance of students.A study conducted at Edge Hill University suggests that students who drink large... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Research:-Alcohol-abuse-impacting-on-students-quott-academic-performance.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Research:-Alcohol-abuse-impacting-on-students-quott-academic-performance.html Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Drinkers A new study may have identified the reason why alcoholism is less prevalent in East Asia.Scientists at Yale's School of Medicine last year reported that the increased incidence of a... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Report:-Environmental-differences-may-influence-likelihood-of-alcoholism.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Report:-Environmental-differences-may-influence-likelihood-of-alcoholism.html Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Alcoholism and drink A new study focusing on the prevalence of drug mentions in rap music has found that references have soared over the last two decades.According to researchers at the University of Berkeley,... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Study:-Rap-music-increasingly--quottglorifies-quott-drug-use.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Study:-Rap-music-increasingly--quottglorifies-quott-drug-use.html Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Families and friends of drinkers A new report has revealed that alcohol-related hospital admissions in the south-west of England soared by over 50 per cent between 2001 and 2005.And Dr Gabriel Scally, the regional director... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Alcohol-admissions-up-by-50%-in-north-west.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Alcohol-admissions-up-by-50%-in-north-west.html Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Press and policy makers Alcohol-related admissions into hospitals in Britain have soared since the licensing laws changed in 2005, according to new figures obtained by the Conservatives.Nationally, there have been... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Figures-show-increase-in-hospital-alcohol-admissions.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Figures-show-increase-in-hospital-alcohol-admissions.html Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Alcoholism and drink Research suggests that the risk of relapse for former substance abusers who have had an organ transplant is very small.A meta-analysis of existing literature on the subject led by Mary... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Only-a-small-percentage-of-transplant-patients-return-to-substance-abuse,-says-study.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Only-a-small-percentage-of-transplant-patients-return-to-substance-abuse,-says-study.html Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Drug addiction Recent research has suggested that a significant proportion of people who seek treatment for substance abuse suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).This is particular true of... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Research-released-about-link-between-substance-abuse-and-PTSD.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Research-released-about-link-between-substance-abuse-and-PTSD.html Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals Research has shown that references to substance abuse in modern music are extremely common.A study led by Dr Brian Primack at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/-quottOne-third-quott-of-songs-contain-references-to-substance-abuse.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/-quottOne-third-quott-of-songs-contain-references-to-substance-abuse.html Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Press and policy makers Research suggests that the risk of relapse for former substance abusers who have had an organ transplant is very small.A meta-analysis of existing literature on the subject led by Mary... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Only-a-small-percentage-of-transplant-patients-return-to-substance-abuse,-says-study.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Only-a-small-percentage-of-transplant-patients-return-to-substance-abuse,-says-study.html Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals New research has revealed the worrying extent of alcohol abuse among teenagers in Britain today.A study... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Teenage-binge-drinking-figures-for-north-west-published.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Teenage-binge-drinking-figures-for-north-west-published.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Alcoholism and drink Subconscious cues 'can trigger drug cravings'Research has uncovered a link between exposure to images of drugs and substance cravings.In the study funded by the National Institute... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Subconscious-cues--quottcan-trigger-drug-cravings-quott.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Subconscious-cues--quottcan-trigger-drug-cravings-quott.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals Doctor's are prioritising discussion about smoking over the issues of drug and alcohol abuse while speaking to... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Doctors--quottnot-discussing-quott-pregnancy-risks-associated-with-drugs-and-alcohol.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Doctors--quottnot-discussing-quott-pregnancy-risks-associated-with-drugs-and-alcohol.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals New research has revealed the worrying extent of alcohol abuse among teenagers in Britain today.A study... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Teenage-binge-drinking-figures-for-north-west-published.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Teenage-binge-drinking-figures-for-north-west-published.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Press and policy makers If pilots in North Wales are deemed to be successful, children across the country could face being breathalysed and having their drinks checked for alcohol.According to reports in the... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Children-breathalysed-under-new-pilot.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Children-breathalysed-under-new-pilot.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Alcoholism and drink Residents of Weston were treated to special attention from the police over Easter weekend, eager to spread the message of sensible drinking.Weston's Chief Inspector Nick Walker told the... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Projecting-a-safe-drinking-message.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Projecting-a-safe-drinking-message.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Drinkers Treatment for prisoners with drug problems will be improved under plans announced by the government this month.Public health minister Dawn Primarolo has said that she believes extra... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Treatment-for-drug-abuse-in-prisons-to-be-improved.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Treatment-for-drug-abuse-in-prisons-to-be-improved.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals If pilots in North Wales are deemed to be successful, children across the country could face being breathalysed and having their drinks checked for alcohol.According to reports in the... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Children-breathalysed-under-new-pilot.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Children-breathalysed-under-new-pilot.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Press and policy makers Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) youth are nearly 200 per cent more likely to abuse substances than their heterosexual counterparts, according to a new US study.Researchers looked at 18... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Study:-LGBs-more-likely-to-abuse-substances.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Study:-LGBs-more-likely-to-abuse-substances.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Drug addiction New research published by Linwood Group suggests that the majority of Britons believe that they could not lead an enjoyable life without alcohol.Researchers discovered that almost 70 per... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Research:-Most-Britons-could-not-have-a--quottgood-time-quott-without-alcohol.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Research:-Most-Britons-could-not-have-a--quottgood-time-quott-without-alcohol.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Drinkers Figures show that the number of over 60s needing treatment for alcohol abuse is on the rise, according to a... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/OAP-alcohol-abuse-on-the-rise.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/OAP-alcohol-abuse-on-the-rise.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) youth are nearly 200 per cent more likely to abuse substances than their heterosexual counterparts, according to a new US study.Researchers looked at 18... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Study:-LGBs-more-likely-to-abuse-substances.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Study:-LGBs-more-likely-to-abuse-substances.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals Concerns about the type of care received by drug addicts in Scotland have been raised by a government advisory committee.The Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse has suggested that... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Call-for-better-treatment-of-drug-addicts.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Call-for-better-treatment-of-drug-addicts.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Drug addiction New analysis of US government statistics has revealed that workers in the hospitality sector are most at risk of... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Warning-about-alcoholism-in-the-hospitality-sector.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Warning-about-alcoholism-in-the-hospitality-sector.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Drinkers Excessive drinking and eating disorders such as anorexia may often go hand in hand and - more terrifyingly - unnoticed, experts have... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Drinking-and-eating-disorders-could-be-linked,-experts-suggest.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Drinking-and-eating-disorders-could-be-linked,-experts-suggest.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Families and friends of drinkers A new study suggests that most men fail to give up habits such as smoking cigarettes and cannabis and drinking alcohol during their partners' pregnancy, which could be having a detrimental affect on... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Study:-Dads-making-it-harder-for-mums-to-quit-smoking-and-drinking.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Study:-Dads-making-it-harder-for-mums-to-quit-smoking-and-drinking.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Drinkers Scotland has been allocated £25 million to fight the growing problem of alcohol abuse in the country.The Scottish government awarded health bosses more than double the amount of cash... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Funds-for-Scotland-to-tackle-alcohol-abuse.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Funds-for-Scotland-to-tackle-alcohol-abuse.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Drinkers Concerns about the type of care received by drug addicts in Scotland have been raised by a government advisory committee.The Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse has suggested that... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Call-for-better-treatment-of-drug-addicts.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Call-for-better-treatment-of-drug-addicts.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Press and policy makers Parents have been urged to "play their part" in preventing alcohol-related crime by a Scottish police force.Constable Bob Jeffrey of Tayside police has called for parents to help... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Local-police-forces-work-to-combat-underage-binge-drinking.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Local-police-forces-work-to-combat-underage-binge-drinking.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Alcoholism and drink A new report suggests that figures of alcohol abuse have soared in Ireland.Figures published by the... http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Alcohol-abuse-rockets-in-Ireland.html http://www.dryoutnow.com/alcoholism-news/Alcohol-abuse-rockets-in-Ireland.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:00:00 Medical Professionals