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Transfer to another inpatient setting following acute stabilization may decrease the risk of postdischarge suicide attempts [109], and longer treatment courses, whether inpatient or outpatient, may lower the posttreatment risk of suicidal behavior [110]. Notably, impulsive suicide attempts may be a strong indicator of relapse risk after discharge. Individuals with alcohol dependence who are hospitalized...

Transfer to another inpatient setting following acute stabilization may decrease the risk of postdischarge suicide attempts [109], and longer treatment courses, whether inpatient or outpatient, may lower the posttreatment risk of suicidal behavior [110]. Notably, impulsive suicide attempts may be a strong indicator of relapse risk after discharge. Individuals with alcohol dependence who are hospitalized...

Medicines for diabetes, blood thinners, and sedatives that are often given to older people may not work well with alcohol. When taken together, some combinations may make side effects worse or make drugs work less well. When metabolized, alcohol releases free radicals in your blood. To fight them, your body uses antioxidants such as vitamin...

Viral infections, including hepatitis B and C, were the second-leading cause of cirrhosis in this group — leading to about 31% of cases (roughly half the burden of alcohol-driven disease). Young drivers between the ages 15 and 20 have higher crash rates than older, more experienced drivers. The Federal Highway Administration noted young people aged...

COGA’s brain function data (see, 3. Brain Function) have also been paired with the project’s functional genomics pipeline (see, 5. Functional Genomics) to provide mechanistic insights. In an example of this, several variants within KCNJ6 (encoding the GIRK2 G‐protein coupled inwardly rectifying potassium channel) were identified as genome‐wide significant in our family‐based GWAS of a...

If you are concerned that you or someone you care about has a problem with alcohol there is a lot of help available. Here you can find useful links and phone numbers to get the support you need. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons—in particular, costs and insurance coverage—of the type of treatment...

Some people drink heavily all day, while others binge drink and then stay sober for a while. While some alcoholics progress through the first five stages of recovery in a linear fashion, many do not. It’s more common for people to move back and forth through the stages of change as they tackle addiction. After...

They may also find items or substances related to the overdose near the person. Prescription opioids are involved in about 25% of all opioid overdose deaths. Nonprescription opioids account for about 75% of opioid overdose deaths. This rise is due to the increased use of prescription narcotics as pain medication and the contamination of nonmedical...