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What Do Genetics Have To Do With Addiction?

June 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Why do some people become addicted, while others do not…

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Alcohol and Cancer

February 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Consuming alcohol is associated with a higher risk of tumors in the esophagus, larynx,mouth, and liver. Alcoholics have a higher rate of occurence of genetic damage than normal.

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Drinking Alcohol When Pregnant

January 20th, 2008 · No Comments

 
Remember that when you drink alcohol, so does your baby…

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Abstinence May Make the Brain Grow Stronger

November 7th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Chronic alcohol abuse leads to structural brain damage,the damage includes loss of gray matter in the cortex and loss of white matter throughout the brain

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Dangers Of Drinking During Pregnancy: Facts on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

October 11th, 2007 · 4 Comments

by Bill Urell
According to leading experts, the consumption of alcohol, a teratogen (or a substance which causes birth defects, in this case by consuming wine, wine coolers, beer, liquor, or mixed drinks)…

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome FAS: Quick Facts

October 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (fas) consists of the combination of central nervous system difficulties, inhibited growth, characteristic facial features that occur in an individual. These are a direct result of the mother consuming alcohol during her pregnancy.

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