Sleep Troubles Can Jeopardize Alcoholics' Rehab
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NEW YORK  - One reason that alcoholics may  find it hard to quit drinking is that alcohol can help them  fall asleep, and giving it up may disrupt their sleep for many  months, according to preliminary study findings reported this  week.
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Scientists have devised a treatment which could stop alcoholics drinking too much.
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BOSTON A handful of therapy sessions does more to help chronic insomniacs get to sleep than the top-selling sleeping pill, according to a study that suggests American doctors are relying too heavily on medications.
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People with chronic insomnia are more likely to find relief with a few sessions of psychological counseling than with sleeping pills, especially in the long run, according to the results of a small study.
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Brain scans reveal how the brain gets 'tired and over-emotional' when someone is deprived of sleep.
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People who put on a few extra pounds  may be able to blame a lack of sleep for the added weight,  according to two separate studies published on Monday.
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Insomniacs may be able to give their sleeping pills a rest in favor of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which researchers say works better for treating chronic insomnia.
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People with certain types of sleep problems may be at greater risk for heart problems.
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Some obese people who have  weight-loss surgery, particularly younger women, develop a  neurological condition most often seen in severe alcoholics and  linked to a vitamin deficiency, researchers said on Monday.
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People who put on a few extra pounds may be able to blame a lack of sleep for the added weight, according to two separate studies published recently.
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California plans to scuttle a confidential rehab program that allows physicians to keep practicing while undergoing treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction. Doctors are furious and other states are watching to see what happens.
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Pubs, clubs and bars may apply for the right to stay open late -- even for up to 24 hours -- under new measures to combat binge drinking.
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A recently approved anti-smoking medication could also serve to repress an alcoholic&#39;s desire for drink, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California-San Francisco.
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New findings show a combination of the two factors indicate that a person is likely to be an alcoholic. Either trait on its own is not significant.
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More than half of America's prison and jail inmates have symptoms of a mental health problem, the Justice Department estimated Wednesday. But fewer than one-third of those with problems are getting treatment behind bars.
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NEW YORK  - Recovering alcoholics who   manage to abstain for the long haul can fully recover mental   functions damaged by excessive drinking, a new study suggests.
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How a residence for formerly substance-abusing students helps them stay sober