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Cowboys owner: Pacman enters alcohol treatment

Oct. 20, 2008
Suspended Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has entered an alcohol treatment center.
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Adam Jones reinstated again

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday defensive back Adam Jones has been reinstated from his most recent suspension.

Binge drinking bad for bone genes

CHICAGO, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Medical researchers in Chicago say binge drinking can decrease bone mass and strength because alcohol affects bone health genes.

Resveratrol prevents fatty liver in mice

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Resveratrol found in grapes, red wine and peanuts, prevents alcoholic fatty liver in mice, U.S. researchers have determined.
Americans drinking less beer, wine

Americans drinking less beer, wine

BOSTON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Overall alcohol use -- particularly consumption of beer -- is declining in the United States, but alcohol disorders are not, U.S. researchers said.

Cravings for alcohol sparked by cues

SAN FRANCISCO, July 30 (UPI) -- The mere sight, smell and taste of a person's favorite drink can trigger strong cravings for alcohol, U.S. researchers said.

Pre-surgery alcohol abuse not detected

BERLIN, July 23 (UPI) -- Alcohol use disorders are often overlooked in patients undergoing surgery although alcohol use can increase complication risk, German researchers said.
Report: Ronnie Wood in rehab

Report: Ronnie Wood in rehab

LONDON, July 16 (UPI) -- Ronnie Wood's publicist has confirmed the British rock star and Rolling Stones guitarist is seeking treatment for alcohol addiction at a rehab center.

Youth exposure to TV alcohol ads increased

WASHINGTON, June 27 (UPI) -- A review of TV ads by alcohol companies from 2001-07 found an increase in youth exposure ages 12 to 20 by 38 percent, researchers say.

Treatment helps pregnant alcohol abusers

OAKLAND, Calif., June 27 (UPI) -- Pregnant women who abuse alcohol or drugs can achieve a healthy outcome if they receive treatment early in their pregnancy, U.S. researchers said.

Alcohol, drug abuse impairs treatment

BALTIMORE, June 26 (UPI) -- Fourteen percent of patients admitted to the hospital have alcohol, drug abuse and addiction disorders, U.S. researchers said.

Protein linked to stopping alcohol abuse

SAN FRANCISCO, June 10 (UPI) -- In an animal study, U.S. researchers found boosting the level of a specific brain protein quickly cut excessive drinking of alcohol.

Quitting smoking may help sobriety

BOSTON, June 9 (UPI) -- Those dependent on alcohol are also apt to smoke, but quitting smoking may increase their chance of staying sober, a U.S. newsletter says.

Alcohol dependence brain mechanism shown

LA JOLLA, Calif., May 29 (UPI) -- A study reveals a cellular mechanism involved in alcohol dependence, U.S. researchers said.
Dunst: Treatment was for depression

Dunst: Treatment was for depression

NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst said she recently sought treatment for depression, not substance abuse as was rumored.
Alcohol dulls threat risk, ups rewards

Alcohol dulls threat risk, ups rewards

BETHESDA, Md., April 30 (UPI) -- Social drinkers, after drinking alcohol, have less sensitivity in the brain for detecting threats and more sensitivity to reward, a U.S. study said.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch