Alliance For Addiction Solutions


	Abnormal Thyroid Function Tests in Psychiatric Patients: A Red Herring? The American Journal of Psychiatry Anna L. Dickerman, M.D.; John W. Barnhill, M.D. From the Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York. Am J Psychiatry 2012;169:127-133. 10.1176/appi.ajp.2011.11040631 Abstract: Thyroid... Read more....
	Pam Killeen & Stan Stokes Discuss the Tragic Death of Whitney Houston on CJBK Radio February 16, 2012 London, Ontario Andy Oudman (1290 AM CJBK, London ON) and Pam Killeen interview Stan Stokes, MS, CCDC, the CEO and President of Bridging the Gaps, Inc – an integrated treatment facility for adults in Winchester, VA. They... Read more....
	Clue as to Why Alcohol Is Addicting: Scientists Show That Drinking Releases Brain Endorphins Science Daily ScienceDaily (Jan. 11, 2012)— Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and reward, according to a study led by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research... Read more....
	Bone Loss, Fracture, Vitamin D and Vegetarianism Vitasearch Lan T. Ho-Pham, MD Department of Internal Medicine Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine 520 Thanh Thai Street, District 10 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (84-8) 38652435 / (84-8) 38650025 (FAX) thuclanhopham@pnt.edu.vn "Vegetarianism,... Read more....
	Excessive Drinking Costs U.S. $223.5 Billion A new study finds that excessive alcohol consumption cost the United States $223.5 billion in 2006, or about $1.90 per drink. By implementing effective community-based prevention strategies, we can reduce excessive alcohol consumption and its costs... Read more....
	Scientists, Officials Eye Tools Aimed at Combating Abuse of Painkillers Misuse and abuse of prescription opioid pain medications is a serious and ongoing public health crisis, with overdoses of such drugs resulting in more than 40 deaths per day in the United States. JAMA January 4, 2012 With more than 40 deaths... Read more....
	Maternal Serotonin Deficiency During Pregnancy May Increase Children's ADHD Risk, 5-hydroxytryptophan Medscape Today October 12, 2010 — Researchers in Norway have found that decreased maternal serotonin synthesis during gestation may increase a child's risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related behavioral problems... Read more....
	First Direct Evidence of Neuroplastic Changes Following Brainwave Training, neuroplastic change Science Daily ScienceDaily (Mar. 10, 2010) — Significant changes in brain plasticity have been observed following alpha brainwave training. A pioneering collaboration between two laboratories from the University of London has provided the... Read more....