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Sony Pictures Classics Picking Up Alcoholic Sundance Hit 'Smashed' - First Showing

2012-02-05

Sony Pictures Classics Picking Up Alcoholic Sundance Hit 'Smashed'First ShowingThe Wrap is reporting that distributor Sony Pictures Classics is "about to buy" the film Smashed, directed by James Ponsoldt and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead as an alcoholic, which topped quite a few "best of" lists. I'm glad to see this finally ...Sony Pictures Classics to Buy Sundance Hit 'Smashed' (Exclusive)ReutersSundance 2012: Sony Classics Gets 'Smashed'Hollywood Reporterall 21 news articles »

Feb

Hamilton admits alcoholism relapse - UPI.com

2012-02-03

UPI.comHamilton admits alcoholism relapseUPI.comJosh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers during Game 7 of the World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Oct. 28, 2011. UPI/Brian Kersey ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Texas Rangers outfielder and former American League MVP Josh Hamilton admitted Friday ...Transcript of Josh Hamilton's ApologyNolan Writin'Josh Hamilton's Addiction Goes Public…AgainSlate Magazine (blog)A new entrant into the "say stupid things about Josh Hamilton's drinking" derbyNBCSports.comMiamiHerald.comall 1,169 news articles »

Feb

Startle Response Up in Early-Onset Alcohol Dependence - Doctors Lounge

2012-02-06

Startle Response Up in Early-Onset Alcohol DependenceDoctors Lounge24 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Early-onset alcohol-dependent patients have increased acoustic startle responses compared with late-onset alcohol-dependent patients or healthy controls, ...and more »

Feb

Walk-up rules must change - Arizona Republic

2012-02-06

Walk-up rules must changeArizona RepublicDrug abuse and alcoholism are not unique to the big city. But addiction creates its own set of unique problems for rural areas, too. Alcoholism, in particular, is acute among members of the sweeping Navajo Nation. And it has become an especially cruel ...

Feb

Opportunities to Serve - Amarillo.com

2012-02-06

Opportunities to ServeAmarillo.comAmarillo Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse: Clerical work. 803 S. Rusk St. 806-374-6688. Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society: Bathing, grooming, caring for pets. 3501 S. Osage St. 806-373-1716. Amarillo Little Theatre: Volunteers to help build and ...and more »

Jan

US general fights alcoholism after public collapse - Fox News

2012-01-14

US general fights alcoholism after public collapseFox NewsWhen he walked into a reunion of top brass looking shaky and then collapsed, another side of his military life was revealed: years of hard drinking had grown into alcoholism that nearly killed him. Cherrie's breakdown in front of his comrades, ...and more »

Feb

Acquisition News: Sony Pictures Classics Gets SMASHED; Magnolia to Distribute ... - Collider.com

2012-02-06

Collider.comAcquisition News: Sony Pictures Classics Gets SMASHED; Magnolia to Distribute ...Collider.comby Matt Goldberg Posted:February 6th, 2012 at 11:18 am The alcoholism drama Smashed and the Bob Marley documentary Marley have now found a way to you. According to The Wrap, Sony Pictures Classics will distribute Smashed, which features a powerful ...and more »

Jan

Sports agent Leigh Steinberg admits alcoholism led to bankruptcy - Chicago Sun-Times

2012-01-12

ABC NewsSports agent Leigh Steinberg admits alcoholism led to bankruptcyChicago Sun-TimesI am responsible for my own addiction — no one forced me to drink — and in revealing my struggle with alcoholism, I am in no way justifying or excusing my circumstance. But I discuss it to provide context as well as understanding and inspiration to ...Agent who inspired 'Jerry Maguire' files for bankruptcyUSA TODAYSports agent who inspired Jerry Maguire film files for bankruptcyTelegraph.co.ukFamed sports agent declares bankruptcyDaily Pilotall 427 news articles »

Jan

Kim Richards Admits She's An Alcoholic On Real Housewives Reunion! - PerezHilton.com

2012-01-27

Daily BeastKim Richards Admits She's An Alcoholic On Real Housewives Reunion!PerezHilton.comTags: alcoholism, brandi glanville, kim richards, preview, real housewives of beverly hills, rehab, reunion, taylor armstrong OMG this is Demi Moore!! Why do we keep learning about her allegedly doing that only drugs young people do in their garage!Kim Richards Admits, "I'm an Alcoholic," on 'Real Housewives' ReunionThe Daily Blabber from iVillageKim Richards Admits She's An AlcoholicTwirlitKim Richards Talks AlcoholismThe Gossip GirlsHollywood.com -Ology -Daily Beastall 153 news articles »

Feb

How Should Baseball Fans Approach the Josh Hamilton Story? - The Yankee Analysts

2012-02-06

How Should Baseball Fans Approach the Josh Hamilton Story?The Yankee AnalystsBy now, you probably know that Josh Hamilton suffered a relapse in his struggle with alcoholism. Hamilton has a history of alcohol and drug abuse. Unlike many off-field problems that we hear about professional baseball players, Hamilton's issues ...and more »

Feb

Hamilton admits alcoholism relapse

2012-02-03

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Texas Rangers outfielder and former American League MVP Josh Hamilton admitted Friday he had suffered a relapse in his battle with alcohol abuse.

Jan

Facing up to alcoholism in foreign land can help or hinder recovery

2012-01-30

A reader has a query about alcoholism in Japan: "How is it generally perceived and what kind of help is available for foreign alcoholics who speak little to no Japanese?" It will come as no surprise to any Japan resident to hear that alcoholism is a problem in this country, just as it is in other parts of the world. Needless to say, this disease affects not only Japanese but non-Japanese living ...

Jan

Familial alcoholism affects teen brains

2012-01-17

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Adolescents with a family history of alcoholism experience "weaker brain response during risky decision-making" than others, U.S. researchers report.

Jan

Teen brains exposed to alcoholism differ

2012-01-16

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Early adolescents with a family history of alcoholism experience "weaker brain response during risky decision-making" than others, U.S. researchers report.

Jan

Parental Alcoholism Linked to Brain Changes in Kids

2012-01-17

Adolescent brains respond to risky situations differently if the teen's parents are alcoholics, new research finds.

Jan

A family history of alcoholism may make adolescent brains respond differently

2012-01-16

Researchers know that adolescents with a family history of alcoholism (FHP) are at risk for developing alcohol use disorders. Some studies have shown that, compared to their peers, FHP adolescents have deficits in behavioral inhibition. A study of the neural substrates of risk-taking in both FHP adolescents and their peers with a negative family history of alcoholism (FHN) has shown that FHP ...

Jan

The road to recovery from alcoholism

2012-01-19

When we hear the word, "alcoholism," we think "fearful," "unstable," someone who wastes money. We might hear that the person was a great father, or coach, or mother or sister. But then alcoholism took over their lives.

Jan

Family history of alcoholism linked to teenage risk-taking

2012-01-17

Adolescents with a positive family history of alcoholism exhibited more impulsive behaviour, a trait associated with alcohol abuse report scientists from Oregon Health and Science University.

Jan

Downtoearthvideo.com Is Holding a “How To Beat Alcoholism” Opening Day

2012-01-20

Downtoearthvideo.com is holding a “how to beat alcoholism” opening day in their offices. There are many people on the site looking forward to attending.Houston, TX. (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 Downtoearthvideo.com is about to hold a “how to beat alcoholism” opening day for their readers next month. People who are struggling with an alcohol addiction can check stop by their offices and gain some ...

Jan

Family History of Alcoholism May Affect Teens’ Decision-Making

2012-01-18

A family history of alcoholism may affect teenagers’ decision-making, researchers at Oregon Health and Sciences University have found. They discovered these adolescents have a weaker brain response during risky decision-making compared with teens without such a family history.

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