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Young problem drinkers consume less if they take naltrexone
Young people who drink abusively consume less and suffer fewer consequences from alcohol if they take naltrexone, a Yale School of Medicine study shows.
25 Feb 2015
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Research in the news: Possible answer found to why moderate drinking might be healthy for some
Moderate consumption of alcohol has been associated with health benefits in some — but not all — studies. Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine may have found an explanation, in part, for why non-smokers might benefit from a glass of wine.
1 Feb 2015
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Quitting cigarettes tougher for heavy-drinking smokers, but phone counseling can help
Smokers who drink heavily have a tougher time quitting cigarettes than smokers who drink moderately or not at all. However, a multi-center study led by researchers in Yale Cancer Center and Yale School of Medicine found that modifying tobacco-oriented telephone counseling to help hazardous drinkers can help them quit smoking.
23 Nov 2014
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Study Finds Retired Blue-Collar Workers Have Higher BMI Than Others
Laborers and other workers in traditionally blue-collar jobs have a “significantly” higher body mass index after retirement than their peers who worked in management and other executive positions, a study by the Yale School of Public Health has found.
17 May 2011
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Naltrexone Prescribed in Doctor's Offices Effective in Treating Alcohol Dependence
Naltrexone, a drug that blocks the effects of opiates in the brain and is now used to treat alcohol dependence, Yale researchers have found, is as effective when prescribed in doctors' offices as it is when prescribed along with specialized alcoholism counseling.
27 Aug 2003
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Men and Women Gamble for Different Reasons, Yale Researchers Report
Male gamblers are more likely than female gamblers to report addictive behavior related to strategic or "face-to-face" forms of gambling such as blackjack or poker, Yale researchers report in a new study published in the September issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry.
2 Sep 2001