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Nondirective meditation yields more marked changes in electrical brain wave activity associated with wakeful, relaxed attention, than just resting without any specific mental technique.

Helping others helps alcoholics stay on the road to recovery
ScienceDaily (2011-01-28) — Participating in community service activities and helping others is not just good for the soul; it has a healing effect that helps alcoholics and other addicts become and stay sober, new…

Support not punishment is the key to tackling substance abuse and addiction among nurses, study suggests
ScienceDaily (2011-01-26) — As many as 10 to 20% of nurses and nursing students may have substance abuse and addiction problems, but the key to tackling this difficult issue…

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Drug abuse first aid
Definition of Drug abuse first aid:
Drug abuse is the misuse or overuse of any medication or drug, including alcohol. This article discusses first aid for drug overdose and…

Eight percent of fans legally drunk after attending professional sports games, study finds
ScienceDaily (2011-01-18) — A new study finds that blood alcohol content (BAC) levels can be measured using a breath tester on fans as they exit football and baseball events. And the results show…

Meditation and Other Relaxation Techniques Work Equally Well Against Anxiety
By Lerche Davis
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Amal Chakraburtty, MD
Meditation may ease anxiety among people who suffer from anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But a new study…

Neurological protein may hold the key to new treatments for depression
ScienceDaily (2010-11-29) — Neuroscientists have developed a protein peptide that may be a novel type of highly targeted treatment for depression with a low side-effect profile. Depression is a leading cause of…