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Innovative Drugs-of-Abuse Testing System Announced By Philips And Concateno

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Concateno plc, Europe's largest provider of drug and alcohol testing programmes, and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) have today announced an innovative handheld drugs-of-abuse detection device. Concateno-Philips pioneering system will make testing for drugs such as cocaine and heroin quicker, simpler and easier enabling immediate point-of-care drug test results, similar to current alcohol tests.

Heavy drinkers 'lie to doctors'

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:00:07 GMT

Almost two in five people who drink to excess lie to their doctor about how much alcohol they really consume, says a survey. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

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California Dental Hygienists Urge Greater Awareness Of "Meth Mouth" As An Early Indicator Of Abuse

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

With methamphetamine addiction continuing to skyrocket, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) today called on the public to understand that decaying teeth can be one of the first warning signs that a family member or loved one is abusing the drug.

Crystal meth use linked to sex, alcohol

Health News - UPI.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:16:44 GMT

EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Teen drug users living in unstable family environments are most likely to use crystal methamphetamine, Canadian researchers said. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Naturalistic comparison of models of programmatic interventions for combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:26:06 GMT

Conclusion: Comparable outcomes are evident across programme types. Outcomes may be maximized when veterans participate in programme intensity types that match their level of PTSD severity. When such matching is not feasible, moderate-intensity programmes appear to offer the most consistent outcomes. For regionally based veterans, delivering treatment in their local environment does not detract from, and may even enhance, outcomes. These findings have implications for the planning and purchasing of mental health services for sufferers of PTSD, particularly for veterans of more recent combat or peacekeeping deployments. PMID: 19016093 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)

In high spirits: some links between alcohol use and bipolar disorder.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:26:00 GMT

Authors: Parker G PMID: 19016095 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)

Binge drinking among california adults: results from the 2005 california health interview survey.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:25:16 GMT

Conclusion: Binge drinking is a serious public health concern that affects millions of adult Californians. PMID: 19016186 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse)

A comparative clinical study of the effects of the traditional chinese medicine jinniu capsules and lofexidine on acute heroin withdrawal symptoms.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:25:16 GMT

Conclusion: Jinniu capsules may be an effective and safe agent in the management of opiate withdrawal. PMID: 19016185 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse)

Predictors and comparisons of polydrug and non-polydrug cocaine use in club subcultures.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:25:16 GMT

Conclusions: Prevention and intervention efforts should account for contextual and motivational factors in attempting to reduce polydrug use and its negative effects. PMID: 19016183 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse)

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Readiness to change as a predictor of drug-related behaviors in a sample of rural felony probationers.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:25:16 GMT

Conclusion: Readiness to change has important implications for treatment involving rural probationers. PMID: 19016179 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse)

Gender and racial/ethnic disparities in the impact of hiv prevention programming in substance abuse treatment.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:25:16 GMT

Conclusions: Racial/ethnic disparities exist in the capacity for HIV prevention programming offered as part of substance abuse treatment to reduce HIV-risk behavior. The findings highlight the need for the development of culturally competent service delivery strategies to enhance the impact of these services for all groups. PMID: 19016178 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse)

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NIMH Grant Awarded To Rutgers Center For Behavioral Health Services, Criminal Justice Research

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Since its founding in 2002 with a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Rutgers Center for Behavioral Health Services and Criminal Justice Research has focused exclusively on mental health services issues that arise when persons with mental illness have encounters with the criminal justice system.

Human papillomavirus in hnscc: recognition of a distinct disease type.

Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:01:27 GMT

Human Papillomavirus in HNSCC: Recognition of a Distinct Disease Type. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2008 Dec;22(6):1125-42 Authors: Vidal L, Gillison ML Strong epidemiologic and molecular data now support the conclusion that human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is responsible for a distinct form of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), independent from the traditional risk factors of tobacco and alcohol use. Patients with HPV-positive HNSCC have a different clinical presentation and better clinical outcomes than those with HPV-negative HNSCC. A diagnosis of HPV-positive HNSCC is associated not only with therapeutic relevance, but also has important implications for future prevention and screening strategies. PMID: 19010263 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Hematology/...

Reducing alcohol harm: health services in england for...

Health Promotion Newsfeed — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:19:06 GMT

This report has found that hospital admissions for the three... (Source: Health Promotion Newsfeed)

Reducing alcohol harm: health services in england for...

PCCAS: Full newsfeed — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:19:03 GMT

This report has found that hospital admissions for the three... (Source: PCCAS: Full newsfeed)

Board adopts recommendations to overhaul oregon health care system

kaisernetwork.org: Health Policy Daily Report — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Oregon Health Fund Board on Monday unanimously adopted recommendations to overhaul the state's health care system and provide coverage to all state residents by 2019, the Oregonian reports. The plan recommends taxing hospitals and health insurers and using the money to extend coverage to the 100,000 uninsured children and about 100,000 low-income uninsured adults by 2013 (Colburn, Oregonian, 11/18). The taxes would generate an estimated $700 million over the next two years, which would be used to draw down more than $1 billion in federal matching funds. The plan also would regulate hospital prices and insurance company administrative costs and would increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes to fund mental health services and public education programs about chronic disease prevention. St...

Reducing alcohol harm: health services in england for...

Public Health Newsfeed — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:25:34 GMT

This report has found that hospital admissions for the three... (Source: Public Health Newsfeed)

Reducing alcohol harm: health services in england for alcohol misuse (nao)

Clinical Governance Sitewide RSS Feed — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:16:04 GMT

This report has found that hospital admissions for the three main alcohol-specific conditions (alcohol-related liver disease, mental health disorders linked to alcohol, and acute intoxi... (Source: Clinical Governance Sitewide RSS Feed)

'a village' influences a teen and alcohol

Health News - UPI.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:46:21 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- For a teen to misuse alcohol, it takes a village -- families, peers, schools and neighborhoods contribute both positively and negatively, U.S. researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

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Alcohol must be part of conversation on sexual health, researchers say

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:21:59 GMT

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U.k. study shows addiction treatment cuts crime

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:55:50 GMT

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Alcohol sports sponsorship 'fuels binge drinking'

Telegraph Health — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:01:01 GMT

Beer and cider companies which sponsor sports clubs could be responsible for making Britain's binge drinking culture worse a leading medic has warned. (Source: Telegraph Health)

$14 Million In Savings Over 10 Years And Huge Health Gains At Canada's Supervised Injection Facility

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Canada's only supervised injection facility is extending lives and saving the health-care system millions of dollars, a new study shows. In analyzing the cost-effectiveness of Vancouver-based Insite, a safe injection facility in a downtown neighbourhood where about 5,000 injection drug users live, researchers found $14 million in savings and health gains of 920 life-years over 10 years.

$14 million in savings over 10 years and huge health gains at canada's supervised injection facility

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Improper Disposal Of Medications Can Lead To Abuse, Other Issues, Wyoming Department Of Health Pharmacists Say

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Ineffective disposal of unwanted or expired medications can lead to abuse, pollution or accidental ingestion, according to Wyoming Department of Health pharmacists. "Prescription drug abuse is a growing concern in Wyoming and across the country," said State Pharmacist Roxanne Homar. "No one wants to make the problem worse, and responsible, prompt disposal of medications can help.

Improper disposal of medications can lead to abuse, other issues, wyoming department of health pharmacists say

Public Health News From Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

15.6% of hawaii's public high school students obese - 5,600 students attempted suicide within past year

Depression News From Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The latest Department of Health (DOH) data report on youth shows that an estimated 7,300 of Hawai'i's public high school students are obese (15.6%). Additionally, an estimated 5,600 students reported attempting suicide within the past year, a statistic that shows Hawai'i's youth are at greater risk than the national average. However, the findings of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) showed Hawai'i youth's decline in risky health behaviors, such as tobacco, alcohol and other drug use. (Source: Depression News From Medical News Today)

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Survey Indicates Wyoming Youth Don't Use Drugs As Much As Peers Believe

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Most Wyoming high school and middle school students don't use illegal drugs, binge drink, or smoke tobacco, but mistakenly believe that many more of their classmates do, a new statewide survey reveals. "It's both interesting and significant that the survey showed wide divides between perception and reality when it comes to substance use and abuse among Wyoming youth," said Rodger McDaniel, Wyoming Department of Health deputy director for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

3 Esophageal, Stomach Cancer Subtypes Linked To Smoking; 1 Associated With Alcohol Use

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Researchers who have been following the health of more than 120,000 residents of the Netherlands for more than two decades have found that smoking is associated with two forms of esophageal cancer as well as a form of stomach cancer, and that drinking alcohol is strongly linked to one form of esophageal cancer.

Survey indicates wyoming youth don't use drugs as much as peers believe

Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT