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Individuals who experience the physical, mental and social symptoms associated with alcohol dependence are offered hope through the results of two recent studies by researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). In separate investigations, researchers found favorable results for a medication to help heavy drinkers who are trying to modify their consumption, as well as a medication to reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms and prevent relapse.

With abuse of prescription drugs a growing problem, Vermont is one of a handful of states that require pharmaceutical companies to report how much cash and gifts they give to doctors.

Taking their cue from the Insite project in Vancouver, Quebec health officials say they want to open safe-injection facilities to serve drug addicts in Montreal.

Facing an epidemic of youth binge drinking, the mayor of London and other officials are backing a call for supermarkets and other "off-license" alcohol retailers to refrain from selling beer, wine and liquor to customers under age 21.

A new website launched by multinational brewery company SABMiller features experts talking about a wide range of alcohol-related subjects, including drunk driving, binge drinking, health and parenting.

A Nebraska youth alcohol-prevention group has been grappling with state lawmakers, regulators and the alcohol industry for years to get alcopops classified as liquor, not beer, and the rollercoaster process will make a key stop on July 31 as the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission will hold a hearing on the classification issue.

Two youth-led news conferences are planned to urge the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission to properly classify flavored alcoholic beverages, or alcopops, as distilled spirits according to state statute.