Alcoholics Should Avoid Excessive Physical And Psychological Stress During Early Abstinence
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis defends against stress, starvation and illnesses. A new study shows “stunned” adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol secretion among alcoholic patients, reflecting…
Female Alcoholics Can Develop Cognitive Problems More Rapidly Than Male Alcoholics
Researchers and clinicians already know that alcohol abuse and/or dependence can lead to severe and potentially irreversible brain damage. It is also known that women,…
Drinking Heavily In College May Lead To Heart Disease Later In Life
College-age students who drink heavily may increase their risk for future heart disease, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s 8th Annual Conference on Arteriosclerosis,…
Marijuana Cuts Lung Cancer Tumor Growth In Half, Study Shows
The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say…
The Physical Effects of Long-Term Stress
Chronic stress can have a serious impact on our physical as well as psychological health due to sustained high levels of the chemicals released in…
