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A new study from Mayo Clinic finds the use of the drug therapy etanercept ineffective in treating alcoholic hepatitis, an acute inflammation of the liver caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. The results of the study are published in the December issue of Gastroenterology (http://www.gastrojournal.org). Alcoholic hepatitis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

The Drinkaware Trust (Drinkaware), a UK charity which aims to reduce alcohol harm, has launched a new campaign to help partygoers have a merry - and memorable - Christmas. Entitled 'Tips for a Christmas to remember', Drinkaware is issuing guidance to the public on how to manage their consumption - and the effects of over- consumption - at a time when many will find themselves drinking more alcohol than usual.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently made public the transcript of their Drug Facts Chat Day. This gave people all over the USA the chance to ask...

Guidance on how to support a loved one with an addiction, including how to be supportive and how to care for yourself. Explains what to expect when you suggest a family member or friend has an addiction.

Describes the process of having a professional assessment and diagnosis of an addiction, including what to expect and how you will be treated.