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LAKEWOOD - A Lakewood business couple who wants to open a 7-Eleven that would sell alcohol says the city's Planning and Environment Commission is treating them harshly and unfairly by recommending a conditional permit to only sell beer and wine.
Violit and Emeil Kamel are appealing the commission's decision at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
The proposed 7-Eleven would be located at 4905 Bellflower Blvd., the northwest corner of Bellflower and Del Amo boulevards.
The commission made its recommendation because the city has never approved a license to sell distilled spirits, beer and wine at a 7-Eleven, and nine other facilities in the area already sell alcohol, according to a city report. Also, a large number of Lakewood High School students wait at a bus stop near the location, the report says.
The commission also recommended, as suggested by Lakewood Sheriff's Station officials, that the business hire a security guard to work from noon to 4 p.m. and install a state-of-the-art security camera system with facial and license plate recognition abilities. The commission also said the business can't use alcohol advertisements, including self-illuminated signs in the windows, the staff report says.
The Kamels said they want their proposed store treated the same as the 7-Eleven at 5905 South St., at the corner of Woodruff Avenue and South Street. That location is 200 feet from St. Joseph's High School and doesn't have a security guard, yet the proposed 7-Eleven is more than 500 feet from the nearest high school, the staff report says.
The security guard also was recommended because the Lakewood Sheriff's Station, from March 1, 2009, to March 1, 2012, received 81 calls for that area, including loitering, robberies and narcotics arrests.
But the Kamels said only eight disturbance calls were for their location. The others were for an adjacent strip mall and they shouldn't be held accountable for those businesses, the Kamels told the commission.
Director of Community Development Sonia Southwell is giving the council several options, including approving the conditional use permit, upholding the appeal, modifying conditions to the permit, or holding a public hearing.
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The laziest way I've come up with to install BT3 to a USB drive or a HD is to do the following.
Download the VMWare image.
Download and install VMware Server.
Crankup BT3 on the VMware Server.
Share your HD out and mount it in BT.
Run dd -if=/dev/sda -of=/<where ever you mounted your file share>/mybt3backup.img
This will take a while and you might be able to speed it up with bs=64k. I think the default is 512 bytes.
Once you have created your image, you can use it to image a USB drive or a Hard Drive.
I took my images and booted up off of a livedistro linux system recover cd and just mounted the USB drive that had the image, mounted another USB drive and then rad dd to put the image on the other drive.
You could do the same with putting on a hard drive.
dd -if=mybt3backup.img /dev/sda
The one issue I ran into with putting it on a USB drive is some laptops boot up and see the USB as /dev/sda and others as /dev/sdb.
You will get a kernel panic cannot mount vfs or something like that.
I've found once I know which laptops have the problem...
at the lilo prompt type
backtrack boot /dev/sdb root=/dev/sdb3
I have two laptops that boot fine off the USB drive and two that need to have the boot /dev/sdb root=/dev/sdb3
Oh, and you may need rootdelay=15 as well.
Hope this helps someone...


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What in the fuck is up with this bay area weather? 80 degrees and raining?
This some east coast bullshit.
that same shit happened here in so cal like 4 days ago, its strange. came up on some canvasses markers and acrylics today Yayy
I painted, drank, burned, and fucked. lightning storm lasted like 3 hours, I took advantage of it. Only bad thing is I gogt so excited I spent all of my cash. All I have now is like 2 bucks and thousands of dollars of debt to my name
im done with this heat
guess who'll be paintin with BATES in a few days
guess who doesnt care
guess who's no use for carrying out convversations in a chat thread?
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Anyone here fuck with comics? I'm looking for some new shit, gorier the better
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how many more chapter nah?
Good shit man, I'll check it out for sure.
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Kristan T. Harris | The Rundown Live
The link between the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella vaccination) Vaccine and Autism have long been debated in and out of court.
The process can be gruesome and even has a special court for a family who has a child injured by a vaccine. The parents cannot simply sue the vaccine maker.
In 1986 U.S. Congress created the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. Under the 1986 law, Congress took that power away from families to go after the vaccine creator and instead established a "vaccine court", making it improbable to hold the vaccine composers accountable when there are obvious side effects in cases, such as Autism.
But now, an epidemiologist at the CDC's National Center of Birth Defects and Development Disabilities who received his doctorate in biochemical engineering, Dr. William Thompson has broken his silence and revealed the truth about the MMR vaccine.
The epidemiologist is now taking accountability for his part in the intentional fraud at the Centers for Disease Control.
Thompson is alleging criminal wrongdoing on the part of his supervisors, and has expressed deep regret about his role in helping the CDC hide data:
Thompson, in a recorded interview stated:
"Oh my God, I did not believe that we did what we did, but we did. It's all there". This is the lowest point in my career, that I went along with that paper. I have great shame now when I meet families of kids with autism, because I have been part of the problem."
Quick timeline of the scandal:
- In February 2004, a study of the MMR vaccine was published in the journal Pediatrics by three CDC scientists working in the National Immunization Program; one of them was Dr. Thompson. The study, in which vaccine data was gathered on 2,583 children in metropolitan Atlanta born between 1986 and 1993, concluded that there were "no significant associations", between the age at which the vaccine is administered and the incidence of "developmental regression"such as autism. This study has been used for the past decade by the those seeking to say there is no link between autism and vaccines. It should be noted that Pediatrics receives financial support from vaccine makers through advertising and direct donations, according to a CBS News report.
- That same month, Dr. Thompson wrote to Dr. Julie Gerberding (then director of the CDC, now director of Merck's vaccine division). In this letter he discusses his intention to present, at an Institute of Medicine meeting on vaccines and autism the following week, "several problematic result", that the Atlanta study had produced.
- For the next ten years, Dr. Brian Hooker, of the Focus Autism Foundation, tried to obtain the original data from that study. This year, through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, Dr. Hooker received much of the data. He was also allowed to view several highly sensitive documents related to the study thanks to a request from Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
- After the FOIA was filed, Hooker was contacted by Dr. Thompson at the CDC, who at that time spoke on condition of anonymity. Thompson guided Hooker to evidence that there was a statistically significant relationship between the age at which the MMR vaccine was first given and the incidence of autism—particularly in African-American boys. Thompson revealed that CDC researchers did not include any children who did not have a valid State of Georgia birth certificate, thereby reducing the study's sample size by 41%, which dramatically skewed the statistical findings. Thompson claimed this manipulation was intentional because of top-down pressure to promote a pro-vaccine agenda, and because of the CDC's reluctance to address the vaccine-autism connection.
- Hooker presented his own research—a re-analysis of the original data—in a paper published August 8 in the peer-reviewed journal Translational Neurodegeneration. In African American boys who received the vaccine at 24 months of age (that is, "on schedule," as opposed delaying the vaccine until 36 months or later), Hooker said the raw data shows the incidence of autism to be 340% higher. Dr. Hooker suggests the extraordinary vulnerability of young African American boys to autism from vaccinations may result from their low vitamin D levels, given their dark skin pigmentation. The prevalence of autism in African Americans is nearly 25% higher than that of whites. "The CDC knew about the relationship between the age of first MMR vaccine and autism incidence in African-American boys as early as 2003," Hooker says, "but chose to cover it up".
- This week, Dr. Andrew Wakefield and the Autism Media Channel published a powerful nine-minute video revealing Dr. Thompson's identity. "We've missed ten years of research because the CDC is so paralyzed right now by anything related to autism," Thompson says. "They're not doing what they should be doing because they're afraid to look for things that might be associated."
Earlier this year, Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) demanded that the CDC be investigated, highlighting"the incestuous relationship between the public health community and the vaccine makers and public officials,"the manipulation of data, and the swinging door policy between the CDC and vaccine maker Merck".
In 2009, Dr. Diane Harper was the lead researcher in the development of the human papilloma virus vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix, admitted that the vaccines were likely more dangerous than the disease they were trying to prevent, that is, until Big Pharma companies persuaded her to change her tune.


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PHILADELPHIA - ESPN3 announced it will broadcast the 104th gridiron meeting between arch rivals Penn and Princeton worldwide. Kickoff from Princeton Stadium is set for 1 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Penn has won five straight over the Tigers and has not allowed more than 10 points in any of those games. For the first time in program history, the Quakers have defeated Princeton by four touchdowns or more in three consecutive seasons. Over the past three years, Penn has outscored Princeton 131-26 (65-0 in the second half), for an average margin of victory of 35.0 points. The Quakers have scored 18 touchdowns to the Tigers' two. Penn is 7-1 all-time at Princeton Stadium.
Each of Penn's first three games were televised, including the first of three national television appearances this season - a 28-21 win on NBCSN at Dartmouth (Sept. 29). The 15-time Ivy League champions will also appear on NBCSN at Yale on Oct. 20 and against Harvard at Franklin Field on Nov. 10. Both games kick off at noon.
Last year, the Quakers set a school record with four nationally televised games. Overall, this will mark the sixth straight year the Quakers have at least one national television game and the third time in the last five years they have been seen across the country on at least three occasions. Penn is now 5-2 all-time on VERSUS/NBCSN.
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text: I'm making an iOS board game. In this game, collectibles (I've got 4 different types of them) are instantiated at random positions every 4" and using my character (that moves on the board) I collect ( destroy) the collectibles. I was having a HUGE framerate problem, caused mainly by the way I managed the board (I was checking which board tiles are empty and instantiating a collectible randomly on one of them, using GameObject.FindWithTag...). After getting lots and lots of help by the community, I corrected the way these things are managed, but I'm still having low framerate (better than before, but still unacceptable). I just learned that this, is almost definitely caused, by the frequent instantiating and destroying of objects, which kills the iphone performance. What's more, this is an "endless mode" type of game, where one can play for many many minutes in this same level and after say 10' there can be 100 collectibles that have been well...collected (thus destroyed). After about a minute of playing, the game is almost frozen... Oh and of course, some sounds don't play (because of GC I suppose?) The board has 48 tiles and at maximum it can have about 10-15 collectibles of each type on-screen (due to the fact that what kind of collectible will be instantiated is random and is done from a built-in Array with these 4 objects). What would be a good approach to doing what I want, without instantiating/destroying the collectibles? I've thought of creating 15 collectibles of each type off camera at function Start and having them moved (instantly) at random tiles every 4'' and being moved off camera (instantly again) whenever my character collects them, but haven't figured out how to select a random collectible between the ones that are still off board.


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Since its release, Alesso's take on One Republic's "If I Lose Myself" has been a favorite amongst dance music fans, and it's easy to see why. The track allows One Republic's talent to shine through, while Alesso surrounds it with an uforgettable rework, including a melody that will have you humming along with the song, even after the One Republic lyrics stop. The Alesso vs. One Republic "If I Lose Myself" tune is still top ten on Beatport, even after being released back at the beginning of April.
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stringn/slingn bow string sale
Wicked1'strings is now having a sale for $65,2 color string and matching straight n arrow sling.we are all caught up,and have revamped how the shop is ran,and are adding a 2 week gaurantee on shipping now,along with our usual full 1 yr warranty...100% dynaflight 10 string matierial,and halo serving.sale applies to these colors
Dark purple,sunset orange,flo green,flo yellow,royal blue,baby blue,yellow,red,mtn berry,pink,natural cedar, teal,green
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If youd like to place an order please contact me directtly at 402-620-5625
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Before seeing the commercial, Dickerson was no Deschanel admirer.
As for his own career aspirations, Dickerson and a friend are venturing to Southern California for six months.
She looked up and around, and saw Mr. Dickerson in the seat behind her.
She was without any definite purpose in asking, "How is Mrs. Dickerson?"
It was an old-fashioned sweep-and-bucket well at the Dickerson's, but Janice managed it.
Hiram saw the older Dickerson turn, stare, and then start toward them.
I had just time to turn that boy of Dickerson's off before I was called away.
Rough and uncouth as the farmer was, Dickerson likely had his feelings like other people.
It was to find out, if possible, whether or not this was so, that Mrs. Dickerson went out West.
"Well, it's good for sore eyes to see you again," said Mr. Dickerson, closing both of his hands on hers.


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The term resolution when used in this FAQ refers to the monitor size in pixels, e.g. 800x600. Technically "resolution" is a measurement of dots per length unit (e.g. 96dpi), but since "everyone" use the term "resolution" while meaning the former we'll use it in this FAQ as well.
Can We Drop 800x600 Now?No.
There still is and will be people who use 800x600 resolution, either because of hardware limitations, sight impairment, or personal preference. Even if everyone used a higher resolution that doesn't mean that the browser viewport (the area in which your Web page renders) is as wide as the available screen area. The higher resolution people have, the less likely it is that they browse maximized. The browser window is basically more or less the same width regardless of the screen resolution, it's just that the user has more available screen space for other things at the same time.
Some users also like to have a sidebar open while browsing (which can take up hundreds of pixels). Others might want to browse with two windows side by side, which means that with a resolution of 1280x960 each window can only be 640 pixels wide.
There are also some PDAs that have a 800x600 screen resolution, and use CSS "screen" media for Web pages.
What's The Optimum Width You Can Use for 800x600 or 1024x768?There is no consensus on a holy optimum as far as we can tell. Because of scrollbars, borders, snappers, etc., and because the browser window might not be completely maximized, you should probably subtract 20–50 pixels.
Which is The Most Common Screen Resolution?As of early 2007, and according to the statistics we've seen, the most common screen resolution is 1024x768. But this information is not very useful; what is more interesting to know is the browser's viewport width. Your Web page renders inside the viewport, not on the entire screen.
If you want to have a different layout on handhelds then JavaScript is not an option, because most mobiles don't support JavaScript in the first place. You should use CSS media queries instead (e.g. media="handheld").
Fixed vs. Fluid?Fixed width means that the width is specified with a measurement that doesn't adapt to the browser width nor scale when text is resized (most often specified with px). Some designs "require" a fixed width to some extent, mostly because of heavy use of images, or are just simpler to implement using a fixed width. However, with wide browser windows the site becomes relatively narrow, and with narrow browser windows the page is too wide, resulting in a horizontal scrollbar. Additionally, since the user can resize the text, the line length becomes too short at large text sizes, and too long at small text sizes. If you have only done fixed width layouts in the past then we encourage you to take a closer look at the alternatives below.
body { width:760px; }
Fluid width means that the width adapts to the browser width (either using the keyword auto or using percentages). With this type the user has control of the line length: simply resize the window. The typical argument against fluid width is that people who use wide browser windows may get too long line lengths. This might not necessarily be a disadvantage however; in some cases long line length results in faster reading, or is just preferred or even needed because of certain types of reading disabilities. People who prefer shorter line length can always make their windows narrower.
body { width:95%; }
Using a fluid maximum width on images is very useful to make sure images don't break the layout or cause a horizontal scrollbar in a fluid (or elastic) layout. As the column gets narrower, the image will scale down, and the height of the image will stay proportional (given you don't use the height attribute in the markup; if you do, try height:auto in the style sheet).
img { max-width:100%; }
Elastic width means that the width scales when the text is resized in the browser. This has the advantage that the line length doesn't get too long, regardless of text size. The disadvantage is that it may become wider than the viewport, resulting in a horizontal scrollbar.
body { width:60em; }
A hybrid is a combination of the above, for instance using an elastic maximum width and otherwise fluid (referred to as fluid/elastic hybrid).
body { max-width:60em; width:95%; }
Different situations and audiences require different approaches. However, a fluid/elastic hybrid has the all the perceived advantages of both fluid and elastic while at the same time avoiding the disadvantages (except in the case where long line lengths are preferred), which is thus a good choice in most cases if the design allows for it. If not, you can still use a fluid/fixed hybrid, with fixed minimum/maximum width and fluid in between, which at least avoids the horizontal scrollbar in the range where it is fluid.
More specifically, fluid and elastic works well when the column is mostly text. If you e.g. have a fixed width sidebar (with mostly text), then as text is resized the line length quickly becomes too narrow (long words might not even fit, which might be a problem with languages that have many long words). If you have a column with only or mostly images (and you don't want to scale them), then fixed width might be best; otherwise you might crop the images or waste space if the column is wider than the images.
For IE6 you can either just fall back to fluid or fixed, or you can use [post=2041241]expressions[/post] to simulate support for min-width or max-width. (Those properties are supported in IE7.)
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Agreed, the resolution should at least try and adapt for the viewer regardless of their settings
That's an interesting attitude to take. When I design a site, I want to make it available to as many people as I can. For the same reason as I don't use microscopic fonts, or clashing colours, or prevent people using IE6, or write in Latin ... I am not going to make it unnecessarily difficult for people with narrower browser windows to use the site.
For people to use your website should not be a privilege that you grant or deny - at least, not if you want to do business. Closing the door on a large chunk of people for no good reason is a pretty dumb thing to do. They'll take their business elsewhere, and it's you that loses out, not them. You think it's just about technology? There are lots of reasons why people might have a narrower browser viewport - they might be using an old office computer that can't be upgraded; they might have bad eyesight and need it pumped up to that size to read it; they might have large screens but not maximise the browser (I run 1280×1024 and I rarely maximise the browser viewport, it's just too large to be comfortable for text). But whatever the reason, it's up to the user to decide what setup they want to run.
<sarcasm>You're right. Clearly anyone who chooses settings different to yours is not worthy, and you shouldn't waste your time making your site work for them. After all, it only matters that it works for you...</sarcasm>
But hey, the point of this sticky was to give readers advice and all the good reasons not to specify a width more than 800px. If you've read all that and you still want to ignore it, that's your lookout.
I've almost completely stopped building sites within 800x600. At this point those people who still run at that resolution are well used to seeing sites wider than their monitors. If they are ok with this and don't want to upgrade their settings then I'm fine with it too.
old post yet still relevant, more and more device will be available in the future, the designs need to adapt them
Straight and to the point. Very good post!
There was a study that Sitepoint references in its News Wire that shows the common view size, perhaps you should add that to the further reading section as well. I'll try to dig it up for you.
Nice job as usual Simon :tup:I would also insist on Roger Johansson's article!! it is a highly recommended reading IMO :nod:
Very interesting, great job!
Good summary Simon,
I agree with it all and it's time for me to experiment some more with fluid / elastic hybrid layouts..
Cheers, :tup:
Interesting read. I would say depending on your audience it may be worth dropping 800x600. But it depends on your audience and purpose.
Very Nice indeed.
This is a great resource for what size you should make your site.
Your "fluid maximum width on images" tip sounds useful. I didn't know about it - thanks!
Quite a few interesting facts and opinions in this article (I believe I can call it that). A job well done!
I'm one of those who switches between maximized and not, I usually unmaximize my browser when I across a fluid site like sitepoint here because the width of my screen is 1920px making it very wide and very hard to read long lines.
Nice one Simon.I too haven't tried the percentage width on an image - I'm going to test that later
Doesn't seem to work in IE6 >.<
Indeed it doesn't. IE6 doesn't support 'max-width'.
It is possible to implement with expressions, but it only seems to work when the parent element has "layout". The following expression will check if the parent element has layout, and, if so, set a maximum width to 100%. (Without the check all images whose parent doesn't have layout will become 100% wide; with it they stay unaffected.)
img { max-width:100%; -width:expression(((w = typeof(w) == "undefined" ? new Array() : w)&&(w[this.src] = typeof(w[this.src]) == "undefined" ? this.clientWidth : w[this.src]))&&(this.parentNode.clientWidth <= w[this.src] && this.parentNode.currentStyle.hasLayout ? "100%" : "auto")); }
The "w" variable is so that it doesn't forget the initial size. The [this.src] thing is so that it works for different images.
The dash in "-width" is a hack to target IE6 so that it doesn't affect newer versions of IE that support 'max-width' natively.
You can't have height="" attributes in the markup though.
Straight and to the point, and all explanations were in layman's term..A great job, especially for someone like me who's a total moron.
Interesting read, thanks for sharing. I suppose there's a place for both liquid and fixed width if the information presented calls for it (like tabular info might look best fixed width).


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Do You Have a Drinking Problem?
You may be experiencing symptoms of alcohol abuse (problem drinking) or alcohol dependence (alcoholism) if you:
Screening Tests
There are many screening tests that doctors use to check for alcohol use disorders. Some of these tests you can take on your own. The CAGE test is an acronym for the following questions. It asks:
Alcohol use disorders refer to excessive drinking behaviors that can create dangerous conditions for an individual and others. Alcohol use disorders are generally categorized as:
Alcohol Abuse. Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that results in adverse outcomes such as:
Alcohol use can lead to alcohol dependence (alcoholism).
Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism). Alcohol dependence is the medical term for alcoholism. Alcohol dependence is characterized by:
A person is affected by the amount of alcohol consumed, not the type. Beer and wine are not "safer" than hard liquor; they simply contain less alcohol per ounce.
The following drinking categories use a definition of "one drink" as 12 ounces of beer, 8 - 9 ounces of malt liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces (a jigger or shot) of 80-proof liquor. Therefore, 12 ounces of beer is equivalent to 5 ounces of wine, or a 1.5 ounce shot of hard liquor.
Moderate Drinking. Moderate drinking may possibly decrease the risk of heart disease when it is part of other heart-healthy behaviors. However, even small amounts of alcohol should be avoided in certain circumstances, such as before driving a vehicle or operating machinery, during pregnancy, when taking medications that may interact with alcohol, or if you have a medical condition that may be worsened by drinking.
Moderate drinking is defined as:
Low-Risk Drinking. Low-risk drinking is defined as:
At-Risk (Heavy) Drinking. At-risk (heavy) drinking is defined as:
Risk Level Assessment. According to the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), people who consume alcohol are considered:
Certain people are at much higher risk for harmful effects of alcohol, such as older individuals with high blood pressure or those taking medications for anxiety, arthritis, or pain.
The chemistry of alcohol allows it to affect nearly every type of cell in the body, including those in the central nervous system. After prolonged exposure to alcohol, the brain becomes dependent on it. Drinking steadily and consistently over time can produce dependence and cause withdrawal symptoms during periods of abstinence. This physical dependence, however, is not the sole cause of alcoholism. To develop alcoholism, other factors usually come into play, including biology, genetics, culture, and psychology.
Genetic factors appear to play a significant role in alcoholism and may account for about half of the total risk for alcoholism. The role that genetics plays in alcoholism is complex and it is likely that many different genes are involved. Research suggests that alcohol dependence, and other substance addictions, may be associated with genetic variations in more than 50 different chromosomal regions. Inherited traits that may indicate a possible but unproven association with alcoholism include.
Even if genetic factors can be identified, they are unlikely to explain all cases of alcoholism. It is important to understand that whether they inherit the disorder or not, people with alcoholism are still legally responsible for their actions. Inheriting genetic traits does not doom a child to an alcoholic future. Environment, personality, and emotional factors also play a strong role.
Alcohol has widespread effects on the brain and can affect neurons (nerve cells), brain chemistry, and blood flow within the frontal lobes of the brain. Neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain) are affected by long-term use of alcohol.
When a person who is dependent on alcohol stops drinking, chemical responses create an overexcited nervous system and agitation by changing the level of chemicals that inhibit impulsivity or stress and excitation. High levels of norepinephrine, a chemical in the body that increases when drinking is stopped, may trigger withdrawal symptoms such as rising blood pressure and heart rate. Hyperactivity in the brain produces an intense need to calm down and to use more alcohol.
Alcohol also stimulates the release of other neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, and opioid peptides) that produce pleasurable feelings such as euphoria, a sensation of being rewarded, and a sense of well-being.
Over time, however, heavy alcohol use appears to deplete the stores of dopamine and serotonin. Persistent drinking eventually fails to restore mood, but by then the drinker has been conditioned to believe that alcohol will improve spirits (even though it does not).
Most people treated for alcoholism relapse, even after years of abstinence. Patients and their caregivers should understand that relapses of alcoholism are comparable to recurrent flare-ups of chronic physical diseases. Factors that place a person at high risk for relapse include:
Mental and Emotional Stress. Alcohol blocks out emotional pain and is often perceived as a loyal friend when human relationships fail. It is also associated with freedom and with a loss of inhibition that offsets the tedium of daily routines. When the alcoholic tries to quit drinking, the brain seeks to restore what it perceives to be its equilibrium. The brain responds with depression, anxiety, and stress (the emotional equivalents of physical pain), which are produced by brain chemical imbalances. These negative moods continue to tempt patients to return to drinking long after physical withdrawal symptoms have resolved.
Codependency. Many aspects of the ex-drinker's relationships change when drinking stops, making it difficult to remain abstinent:
In order to maintain abstinence, the ex-drinker may need to separate from these "enablers." Close friends and family members can find help in understanding and dealing with these issues through groups such as Al-Anon.
Social and Cultural Pressures. The media portrays the pleasures of drinking in advertising and programming. The medical benefits of light-to-moderate drinking are frequently publicized, giving ex-drinkers the invalid excuse of returning to alcohol for their health.
According to the U.S. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 70% of American adults always drink at low-risk levels or do not drink at all. (Thirty-five percent of Americans do not consume alcohol.) About 28% of American adults drink at levels that put them at risk for alcohol dependence and alcohol-related problems.
Risk factors for alcohol dependence include:
Drinking in Adolescence. About half of under-age Americans have used alcohol. About 2 million people ages 12 - 20 are considered heavy drinkers, and 4.4 million are binge drinkers. Anyone who begins drinking in adolescence is at risk for developing alcoholism. The earlier a person begins drinking, the greater the risk.
Young people at highest risk for early drinking are those with a history of abuse, family violence, depression, and stressful life events. People with a family history of alcoholism are also more likely to begin drinking before the age of 20 and to become alcoholic. Such adolescent drinkers are also more apt to underestimate the effects of drinking and to make judgment errors, such as going on binges or driving after drinking, than young drinkers without a family history of alcoholism.
Drinking in the Elderly Population. Although alcoholism usually develops in early adulthood, the elderly are not exempt. In fact, doctors may overlook alcoholism when evaluating elderly patients, mistakenly attributing the signs of alcohol abuse to the normal effects of the aging process.
Alcohol also affects the older body differently. People who maintain the same drinking patterns as they age can easily develop alcohol dependency without realizing it. It takes fewer drinks to become intoxicated, and older organs can be damaged by smaller amounts of alcohol than those of younger people. Also, many of the medications prescribed for older people interact adversely with alcohol. Medications used for arthritis or pain pose a particular danger for interaction with alcohol.
A majority of alcoholics are men, but the incidence of alcoholism in women has been increasing over the past 30 years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about 17% of men and 8% of women meet criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives. Studies suggest that women are more vulnerable than men to many of the long-term consequences of alcoholism. For example, women are more likely than men to develop alcoholic hepatitis and to die from cirrhosis, and women are more vulnerable to the brain cell damage caused by alcohol.
Individuals who were physically or sexually abused as children have a higher risk for substance abuse later in life. They may also have poorer responses to treatment than those without such a history.
Overall, there is no difference in alcoholic prevalence among African-Americans, Caucasians, and Hispanic-Americans. Some population groups, however, such as Native Americans, have an increased incidence of alcoholism while others, such as Jewish and Asian Americans, have a lower risk. Although the biological or cultural causes of such different risks are not known, certain people in these population groups may have a genetic susceptibility or invulnerability to alcoholism because of the way they metabolize alcohol.
Psychiatric Disorders. Severely depressed or anxious people are at high risk for alcoholism, smoking, and other forms of addiction. Likewise, a large proportion of alcohol-dependent people suffer from an accompanying psychiatric or substance abuse disorder. Either anxiety or depression may increase the risk for self-medication with alcohol. Depression is the most common psychiatric problem in people with alcoholism or substance abuse and studies suggest that alcohol use may increase the risk for depression. Alcohol abuse is very common in patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Specific anxiety disorders, such as panic disorders and social phobia, may pose particular risks for alcohol and substance abuse. Social phobia causes an intense fear of being publicly scrutinized and humiliated. Panic disorders cause intense anxiety and panic attacks. People with these disorders may use alcohol as a way to become less inhibited in public situations or to calm feelings of panic. People who have anxiety disorders are more likely to resume drinking after treatment for alcohol dependence. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #28: Anxiety.]
Long-term alcoholism itself may cause chemical changes that produce anxiety and depression. It is not always clear whether people with emotional disorders are self-medicating with alcohol, or whether alcohol itself is producing mood swings. For patients who have both alcoholism and major depression, doctors recommend first treating the alcohol use disorder because abstinence from alcohol may help resolve the depression.
Behavioral Disorders and Lack of Impulse Control. Studies indicate that alcoholism is strongly related to impulsive, excitable, and novelty-seeking behavior, and such patterns are established early on. Specifically, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that shares these behaviors, have a higher risk for alcoholism in adulthood. The risk is especially high in children with ADHD and conduct disorder.
Alcoholism is not restricted to any specific socioeconomic group or class.
Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by about 10 - 12 years. The earlier people begin drinking heavily, the greater their chance of developing serious illnesses later on.
Alcohol can affect the body in so many ways that researchers have a hard time determining exactly what the consequences are from drinking. Heavy drinking is associated with earlier death. However, it is not just from a higher risk of the more common serious health problems, such as heart attack, heart failure, diabetes, lung disease, or stroke. Chronic alcohol consumption leads to many problems that can increase the risk for death:
Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease. Alcohol-induced liver disease (also called alcoholic liver disease) is a spectrum of liver disorders caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Alcohol-induced liver disease includes:
Alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine and passes directly into the liver, where it becomes the preferred energy source. The liver is particularly endangered by alcoholism. In the liver, alcohol converts to toxic chemicals, notably acetaldehyde, which trigger the production of immune factors called cytokines. In large amounts, these factors cause inflammation and tissue injury.
Fatty liver is an accumulation of fat inside liver cells. It is the most common type of alcohol-induced liver disease and can occur even with moderate drinking. Symptoms include an enlarged liver with pain in the upper right quarter of the abdomen. Fatty liver can be reversed once the patient stops drinking. Fatty liver can also develop without exposure to alcohol, especially in people who are obese or have type 2 diabetes.
Alcoholic hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that develops from heavy drinking. Symptoms include fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), right-side abdominal pain, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting. Mild cases may not produce symptoms. Patients who are diagnosed with alcoholic hepatitis must stop drinking. Patients who continue to drink may go on to develop cirrhosis and liver failure.
Between 10 - 20% of people who drink heavily (five or more drinks a day) develop cirrhosis, a progressive and irreversible scarring of the liver that can eventually be fatal. Alcoholic cirrhosis (also sometimes referred to as portal, Laennec's, nutritional, or micronodular cirrhosis) is the primary cause of cirrhosis in the U.S. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #75: Cirrhosis.]
Not eating when drinking and consuming a variety of alcoholic beverages increase the risk for liver damage. Obesity also increases the risk for all stages of liver disease.
Hepatitis B and C. People with alcoholism may have lifestyles that put them at higher risk for hepatitis B and C. Chronic forms of viral hepatitis pose risks for cirrhosis and liver cancer, and alcoholism significantly increases these risks. People with alcoholism should be immunized against hepatitis B. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #59: Hepatitis.]
Alcoholism can cause many problems in the gastrointestinal tract. Violent vomiting can produce tears in the junction between the stomach and esophagus. It increases the risk for ulcers, particularly in people taking the painkillers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen. It can also lead to swollen veins in the esophagus, (called varices), and to inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis) and bleeding.
Alcohol can contribute to serious acute and chronic inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) in people who are susceptible to this condition. There is some evidence of a higher risk for pancreatic cancer in people with alcoholism, although this higher risk may occur mainly in people who are also smokers.
Moderate amounts (one to two drinks a day) of alcohol can improve some heart disease risk factors, such as increasing HDL ("good cholesterol") levels. However, at this time there is no definitive proof that moderate drinking improves overall health, and the American Heart Association does not recommend drinking alcoholic beverages solely to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Excessive drinking clearly has negative effects on heart health. Alcohol is a toxin that damages the heart muscle. In fact, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for alcoholics. Alcohol abuse increases levels of triglycerides (unhealthy fats) and increases the risks for high blood pressure, heart failure, and stroke. In addition, the extra calories in alcohol can contribute to obesity, a major risk factor for many heart problems.
Alcohol abuse and dependence may increase the risk for certain type of cancers. In particular, heavy alcohol use appears to increase the risks for mouth, throat, esophageal, gastrointestinal, liver, and colorectal, cancers. Even moderate drinking can increase the risk of breast cancer. Although the additional risk is small, women who are at high risk for breast cancer should consider not drinking at all.
Pneumonia. Over time, chronic alcoholism can cause severe reductions in white blood cells, which increase the risk for pneumonia. Patients who are alcohol dependent should get an annual pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination. The initial signs of pneumococcal pneumonia are high fever and cough, sometimes with stabbing chest pains. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
Severe alcoholism is associated with osteoporosis (loss of bone density), muscular deterioration, skin sores, and itching. Alcohol-dependent women seem to face a higher risk than men for damage to muscles, including muscles of the heart, from the toxic effects of alcohol.
Sexual Function and Fertility. Alcoholism increases levels of the female hormone estrogen and reduces levels of the male hormone testosterone, factors that possibly contribute to erectile dysfunction and enlarged breasts in men, and infertility in women. Such changes may also be responsible for the higher risks for absent periods and abnormal uterine bleeding in women with alcoholism.
Drinking During Pregnancy and Effects on the Infant. Even moderate amounts of alcohol can have damaging effects on the developing fetus, including low birth weight and an increased risk for miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, a condition that can cause mental and growth retardation. Although there is no specific amount of alcohol intake, the risk of developing the syndrome is increased depending on when alcohol exposure occurs during pregnancy, the pattern of drinking (four or more drinks per occasion), and how often alcohol consumption occurs.
Moderate alcohol consumption may help protect the hearts of adults with type 2 diabetes. Heavy drinking, however, is associated with obesity, which is a risk factor for this form of diabetes. In addition, alcohol can cause hypoglycemia, a drop in blood sugar, which is especially dangerous for people with diabetes who are taking insulin. Intoxicated diabetics may not be able to recognize symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Drinking too much alcohol can cause immediate mild neurologic problems in anyone, including insomnia and headache. Long-term alcohol use can physically affect the brain. Depending on length and severity of alcohol abuse, neurologic damage may not be permanent, and abstinence nearly always leads to eventual recovery of normal mental function.
Effect on Mental Functioning. Recent high alcohol use (within the last 3 months) is associated with some loss of verbal memory and slower reaction times. Over time, chronic alcohol abuse can impair so-called "executive functions," which include problem solving, mental flexibility, short-term memory, and attention. These problems are usually mild to moderate and can last for weeks or even years after a person quits drinking. In fact, such persistent problems in judgment are possibly one reason for the difficulty in quitting. Alcoholic patients who have co-existing psychiatric or neurologic problems are at particular risk for mental confusion and depression.
People who are alcohol dependent should be sure to take vitamin and mineral supplements. Even apparently well-nourished people with alcoholism may be deficient in important nutrients. Deficiencies in vitamin B pose particular health risks. Other vitamin and mineral deficiencies, however, can also cause widespread health problems.
Folate Deficiencies. Alcohol interferes with the metabolism of folate, a very important B vitamin, called folic acid when used as a supplement. Folate deficiencies can cause severe anemia. Deficiencies during pregnancy can lead to birth defects in the infant.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a serious consequence of severe thiamin (vitamin B1) deficiency. Symptoms of this syndrome include severe loss of balance, confusion, and memory loss. Eventually, it can result in permanent brain damage and death. Once the syndrome develops, oral supplements have no effect, and only a rapid infusion of intravenous vitamin B1 can treat this serious condition.
Peripheral Neuropathy. Vitamin B12 deficiencies can also lead to peripheral neuropathy, a condition that causes pain, tingling, and other abnormal sensations in the arms and legs.
The effects of many medications are strengthened by alcohol, while others are inhibited. Of particular importance is alcohol's reinforcing effect on anti-anxiety drugs, sedatives, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications.
Alcohol also interacts with many drugs used by people with diabetes. It interferes with drugs that prevent seizures or blood clotting. It increases the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding in people taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen and naproxen.
Chronic alcohol abusers have a particularly high risk for adverse side effects from consuming alcohol while taking certain antibiotics. These side effects include flushing, headache, nausea, and vomiting. In other words, taking almost any medication should preclude drinking alcohol.
Researchers are finding common genetic factors in alcohol and nicotine addiction, which may explain, in part, why alcoholics are often smokers. Alcoholics who smoke compound their health problems. In fact, some studies indicate that people who are alcohol-dependent and smoke are more likely to die of smoking-related illnesses than alcohol-related conditions. Abuse of other drugs is also common among alcoholics.
Alcohol plays a large role in accidents, suicide, and crime:
Alcoholic households are less cohesive and have more conflicts, and their members are less independent and expressive than households with nonalcoholic or recovering alcoholic parents. Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse.
Effect on Women. A serious risk factor for injury from domestic violence may be a history of alcohol abuse in the male partner.
Effect on Children. Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward children. Children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, and have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. In addition to their own inherited risk for later alcoholism, many children of alcoholics have serious coping problems that may last their entire life.
Adult children of alcoholic parents are at higher risk for divorce and for psychiatric symptoms. One study concluded that the only events with greater psychological impact on children are sexual and physical abuse.
Although not traditionally thought of as a medical problem, hangovers have significant consequences. Hangovers can impair job performance, increasing the risk for mistakes and accidents. Hangovers are generally more common in light-to-moderate drinkers than heavy and chronic drinkers, suggesting that binge drinking can be as threatening as chronic drinking. Any man who drinks more than five drinks or any woman who has more than three drinks at one time is at risk for a hangover.
You may be experiencing symptoms of alcohol abuse or dependence if you:
Alcohol use disorders can develop insidiously, and often there is no clear line between alcohol abuse (problem drinking) and alcohol dependence (alcoholism). Eventually alcohol dominates thinking, emotions, and actions and becomes the primary means through which a person can deal with people, work, and life.
Sometimes a person can recognize that alcohol is causing problems, and will seek the advice of a doctor on their own. Other times, family, friends, or co-workers may be ones who must encourage the patient to discuss their drinking habits with their doctor.
Guidelines recommend that primary care doctors routinely screen for alcohol use or dependency during office visits with their patients. Screening may begin with a simple question: "Do you sometimes drink alcoholic beverages?"
A doctor who suspects alcohol abuse should ask the patient questions about current and past drinking habits to distinguish low-risk from at-risk (heavy) drinking. Screening tests for alcohol problems in older people should check for possible medical problems or medications that might place them at higher risk for drinking than younger individuals.
A number of short screening tests are available, which people can even take on their own. Because people with alcoholism often deny their problem or otherwise attempt to hide it, the tests are designed to elicit answers related to problems associated with drinking rather than the amount of liquor consumed or other specific drinking habits.
CAGE Test. The CAGE test is an acronym for the following questions and is the quickest test. It asks:
Two "yes" responses indicate that the patient is at risk for alcohol dependence.
The CAGE test is more effective for identifying alcohol dependence than alcohol abuse or binge drinking. It is less effective for elderly people than younger people.
AUDIT Test. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)is specifically designed to identify heavy or harmful drinking. It asks three questions about amount and frequency of drinking, three questions about alcohol dependence, and four questions about problems related to alcohol consumption.
Other Screening Tests. Other screening tests are the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) and the Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS).
Some symptoms of alcoholism may be blamed on other factors, particularly in the elderly, whose symptoms of confusion, memory loss, or falling may be due to the aging process. Heavy drinkers may be more likely to complain to their doctors about so-called somatization symptoms, which are vague ailments such as joint pain, intestinal problems, or general weakness that have no identifiable physical cause. Such complaints should signal the doctor to follow-up with screening tests for alcoholism.
Physical Examination. A physical examination and other tests should be performed to uncover any related medical problems.
Laboratory Tests. Tests for alcohol levels in the blood are not useful for diagnosing alcoholism because they reflect consumption at only one point in time and not long-term usage. Certain blood tests, however, may provide biologic markers that suggest medical problems associated with alcoholism or indications of alcohol abuse:
There are many options for treatment for alcohol use disorders. They depend in part on the severity of the patient's drinking.
Treatment options include:
Guidelines encourage primary care doctors to do "brief interventions" to help patients who are alcohol abusers (but who may not yet be alcohol dependent) reduce or stop their drinking. In these interventions, your doctor may give you an action plan for working on your drinking, ask you to keep a daily diary of how much alcohol you consume, and recommend for you target goals for your drinking. If your doctor thinks that you have reached the stage of alcoholism, he or she may recommend anti-craving or aversion medication and also refer you to other health care professionals for substance abuse services.
The ideal goal of long-term treatment for alcohol dependence is total abstinence. Patients who achieve total abstinence have better survival rates, mental health, and marriages, and they are more responsible parents and employees than those who continue to drink or relapse. To achieve this, the patient aims to avoid high-risk situations and replace the addictive patterns with healthy behaviors.
Because abstinence is so difficult to attain, however, many professionals choose to treat alcoholism as a chronic disease. In other words, patients should expect and accept relapse but should aim for as long a remission period as possible. Even merely reducing alcohol intake can lower the risk for alcohol-related medical problems.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other alcoholism treatment groups express concern about treatment approaches that do not aim for strict abstinence. Many people with alcoholism are eager for any excuse to start drinking again. There is also no way to determine which people can stop after one drink and which ones cannot.
Evidence strongly suggests that seeking total abstinence and avoiding high-risk situations are the optimal goals for people with alcoholism. A strong social network and family support is also important. Families and friends need to be educated on how to assist, and not enable, the drinker. Support groups such as Al-Anon can be very helpful in providing advice and guidance.
Inpatient Treatment. Inpatient care is usually reserved for patients whose alcoholism places them in danger. Inpatient treatment may be performed in a general or psychiatric hospital or in a center dedicated to treatment of alcohol and other substance abuse. Factors that indicate a need for this type of treatment include:
A typical inpatient regimen may include the following stages:
Some -- but not all -- studies have reported better success rates with inpatient treatment of patients with alcoholism. However, newer studies strongly suggest that alcoholism can be effectively treated in outpatient settings.
Outpatient Treatment. People with mild-to-moderate withdrawal symptoms are usually treated as outpatients. Treatments are similar to those in inpatient situations and include:
The current approach to outpatient treatment uses "medical management" -- a disease management approach that is used for chronic illnesses such as diabetes. With medical management, patients receive regular 20-minute sessions with a health care provider. The provider monitors the patient's medical condition, medication, and alcohol consumption.
After-Care and Work Therapy. After-care uses services to help maintain sobriety. For example, in some cities, sober-living houses provide residences for people who are trying to stay sober. They do not offer formal treatment services, but the people living there offer each other support and maintain an abstinent environment.
About 25% of people are continuously abstinent following treatment, and another 10% use alcohol moderately and without problems. Relapse is common and intensive and prolonged treatment is important for successful recovery, whether the patient is treated within or outside a treatment center.
Severe alcoholism is often complicated by the presence of serious medical illnesses. People with alcohol problems should try to maintain a healthy diet and take vitamin supplements. Nutritional deficiencies are a major cause of health problems in people with alcohol use disorders. Women are particularly at risk.
Treatment for patients with both alcoholism and mental illness is particularly difficult. The greater the psychiatric distress a person is experiencing, the more the person is tempted to drink, particularly in negative situations.
There has been some concern that self-help programs such as AA are not effective for patients with dual diagnoses of mental illness and alcoholism because they focus on addiction, not psychiatric problems. Studies, however, have reported that they can also help many of these patients. (AA may not be as helpful for people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.)
Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication may help people contending with depression or anxiety disorders. However, in general, these types of medications should be prescribed with caution as they may interact with alcohol. In particular, patients who are currently drinking should never take monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOIs) antidepressants as alcohol can trigger a dangerous spike in blood pressure. People with alcoholism and more severe problems such as schizophrenia or severe bipolar disorder may require other types of medications.
When a person with alcoholism stops drinking, withdrawal symptoms begin within 6 - 48 hours and peak about 24 - 35 hours after the last drink. During this period, the inhibition of brain activity caused by alcohol is abruptly reversed. Stress hormones are overproduced, and the central nervous system becomes overexcited. Common symptoms include:
Additional symptoms may include:
It is not clear if older people with alcoholism are at higher risk for more severe symptoms than younger patients. However, several studies have indicated that they may suffer more complications during withdrawal, including delirium, falls, and a decreased ability to perform normal activities.
Upon entering a hospital due to alcohol withdrawal, patients should be given a physical examination for any injuries or medical conditions. They should be treated, if possible, for any potentially serious problems, such as high blood pressure, anemia, liver damage, or irregular heartbeat.
The immediate goal of treatment is to calm the patient as quickly as possible. Patients should be observed for at least 2 hours to determine the severity of withdrawal symptoms. Doctors may use assessment tests, such as the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) scale, to help determine treatment and whether the symptoms will progress in severity.
About 95% of people have mild-to-moderate withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, trembling, disturbed sleep, and lack of appetite. In 15 - 20% of people with moderate symptoms, brief seizures and hallucinations may occur, but they do not progress to full-blown delirium tremens. Such patients can often be treated as outpatients. After being examined and observed, the patient is usually sent home with a 4-day supply of anti-anxiety medication, scheduled for follow-up and rehabilitation, and advised to return to the emergency room if withdrawal symptoms increase in severity. If possible, a family member or friend should support the patient through the next few days of withdrawal.
Benzodiazepines. Anti-anxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines inhibit nerve-cell excitability in the brain and are considered to be the treatment of choice. They relieve withdrawal symptoms, help prevent progression to delirium tremens, and reduce the risk for seizures. Long-acting drugs, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium, generic) or oxazepam (Serax, generic) are preferred. They pose less risk for abuse than the shorter-acting drugs, which include diazepam (Valium, generic), alprazolam (Xanax, generic), and lorazepam (Ativan, generic).
Assessing symptoms frequently and administering benzodiazepine doses as needed (instead of giving a fixed dose at regular intervals) may reduce the incidence of withdrawal symptoms and other adverse events, including delirium, seizures, and transfer to the intensive care unit.
Some doctors question the use of any anti-anxiety medication for mild withdrawal symptoms since these drugs are subject to abuse. Others believe that repeated withdrawal episodes, even mild forms, that are inadequately treated may result in increasingly severe and frequent seizures with possible brain damage. In any case, benzodiazepines are usually not prescribed for more than 2 weeks or administered for more than 3 nights per week. Problems with benzodiazepines include:
Antiseizure Medications. Antiseizure drugs, such as carbamazepine (Tegretol, generic) or divalproex sodium (Depakote, generic), may be useful for reducing the requirements of a benzodiazepine. When used by themselves, however, they do not appear to reduce seizures or delirium associated with withdrawal.
Other Supportive Drugs. Beta blockers, such as propranolol (Inderal, generic) and atenolol (Tenormin, generic), are sometimes used in combination with benzodiazepines. They slow heart rate and reduce tremors. They may also reduce cravings.
Treating Delirium Tremens. People with symptoms of delirium tremens must be treated immediately because the condition can be fatal. Treatment usually involves intravenous administration of anti-anxiety medications. It is extremely important that fluids be administered. Restraints may be necessary to prevent injury to the patient or to others.
Treating Seizures. Seizures are usually self-limited and treated with a benzodiazepine. Intravenous phenytoin (Dilantin, generic) along with a benzodiazepine may be used in patients who have a history of seizures, who have epilepsy, or in those with ongoing seizures. Because phenytoin may lower blood pressure, the patient's heart should be monitored during treatment.
Psychosis. For hallucinations or extremely aggressive behavior, antipsychotic drugs, particularly haloperidol (Haldol, generic), may be administered. Korsakoff's psychosis (Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome) is caused by severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiencies, which cannot be replaced orally. Rapid and immediate injection of the B vitamin thiamin is necessary.
Standard forms of therapy for alcoholism include:
Comparison studies have reported that these approaches are equally effective when the program is competently administered. Specific people may do better with one program than another.
AA, which was founded in 1935, is an excellent example of interactional group psychotherapy. It remains the most well-known program for helping people with alcoholism. AA offers a very strong support network using group meetings open 7 days a week in locations all over the world. A buddy system, group understanding of alcoholism, and forgiveness for relapses are AA's standard methods for building self-worth and alleviating feelings of isolation.
AA's 12-step approach to recovery includes a spiritual component that might deter people who lack religious convictions. AA emphasizes that the "higher power" component of its program need not refer to any specific belief system. Associated membership programs, Al-Anon and Alateen, offer help for family members and friends.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) uses a structured teaching approach and may be better than AA for people with severe alcoholism. Patients are given instruction and homework assignments intended to improve their ability to cope with basic living situations, control their behavior, and change the way they think about drinking. The following are examples of approaches:
CBT may be especially effective when used in combination with opioid antagonists, such as naltrexone. CBT that addresses alcoholism and depression also may be an important treatment for patients with both conditions.
Combined behavioral intervention (CBI) is a newer form of therapy that uses special counseling techniques to help motivate people with alcoholism to change their drinking behavior. CBI combines elements from other psychotherapy treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, and 12-step programs. Patients are taught how to cope with drinking triggers. Patients also learn strategies for refusing alcohol so that they can achieve and maintain abstinence. In a well-designed study, CBI -- combined with regular doctor's office visits (medical management) -- worked as well as naltrexone in successfully treating alcoholism.
Partners of people with alcoholism can also benefit from behavioral approaches that help them cope with their mate. Children of an alcoholic mother or father may do better if both parents participate in couples-based therapy, rather than just treating the parent with alcoholism.
Nearly all patients who are alcohol dependent suffer from insomnia and sleep problems, which can last months to years after abstinence. Sleep disturbances may even be important factors in relapse. Available therapies include sleep hygiene, bright light therapy, meditation, relaxation methods, and other nondrug approaches. Many of the medications for insomnia are not recommended for people with alcoholism. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #27: Insomnia.]
Some people try alternative methods, such as acupuncture or hypnosis. Such approaches are not harmful, although it is not clear if they are actually beneficial. In one study, acupuncture reduced the desire for alcohol in nearly half of people, although it was not significantly more helpful than conventional treatments.
In the U.S., three drugs are specifically approved to treat alcohol dependence:
Naltrexone and acamprosate are categorized as anticraving drugs. Disulfiram is an aversion drug. Other types of medications, such as antidepressants, may also be used to treat patients with alcoholism.
Anticraving drugs are opioid antagonists. These drugs reduce the intoxicating effects of alcohol and the urge to drink.
Naltrexone. Naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol, generic) is approved for the treatment of alcoholism and helps reduce alcohol dependence in the short term for people with moderate-to-severe alcohol dependency. ReVia, a pill that is taken daily by mouth, is the oral form of this medication. Vivitrol is a once-a-month injectable form of naltrexone.
Naltrexone should be prescribed along with psychotherapy or other supportive medical management. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, which are usually mild and temporary. Other side effects include headache and fatigue. High doses can cause liver damage. The drug should not be given to anyone who has used narcotics within 7 - 10 days.
It is important that patients take the pill form of naltrexone (Revia, generic) on a daily basis. Because many patients have difficulty sticking to this daily regimen, a monthly injection of Vivitrol may be an easier option. However, some patients suffer adverse injection-site reactions, including spreading skin infections and abscesses. Patients should monitor the injection site for pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, or redness and contact their doctors if these symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks.
Naltrexone does not work in all patients. Some studies suggest that people with a specific genetic variant may respond better to the drug than those without the gene.
Research is being conducted on the effects of combining naltrexone with acamprosate (Campral), particularly for individuals who have not responded to single drug treatment.
Acamprosate. Acamprosate (Campral) is the newest drug to be approved for treatment of alcoholism. Acamprosate calms the brain and reduces cravings by inhibiting the transmission of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). Studies indicate that it reduces the frequency of drinking and, in combination with psychotherapy, improves quality of life even in patients with severe alcohol dependence. The drug may cause occasional diarrhea and headache. It also can impair certain memory functions but does not alter short-term working memory or mood. People with kidney problems should use acamprosate cautiously. For some patients, combination therapy with naltrexone or disulfiram may provide greater benefit than acamprosate alone.
Disulfiram. Some drugs have properties that interact with alcohol to produce distressing side effects. Disulfiram (Antabuse) causes flushing, headache, nausea, and vomiting if a person drinks alcohol while taking the drug. The symptoms can be triggered after drinking half a glass of wine or half a shot of liquor and may last from half an hour to 2 hours, depending on dosage of the drug and the amount of alcohol consumed. One dose of disulfiram is usually effective for 1 - 2 weeks. Overdose can be dangerous, causing low blood pressure, chest pain, shortness of breath, and even death. The drug is more effective if patients have family or social support, including AA "buddies," who are close by and vigilant to ensure that they take it.
Topiramate. Topiramate (Topamax, generic) is an anti-seizure drug used to treat epilepsy. It also helps control impulsivity. Studies indicate it may help treat alcohol dependence. In one well-designed study, patients who took topirimate had fewer heavy drinking days, fewer drinks per day, and more continuous days of abstinence than patients who received placebo. Side effects included burning and itching skin sensations, change in taste sensation, loss of appetite, and difficulty concentrating.
Baclofen. Baclofen (Lioresal, generic) is a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic drug. It is being investigated for its benefits in helping maintain abstinence, particularly in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.
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So I spent 10 days on sunset beach two summers a go. We were lucky to crash at a buddies house and I want to head back in the winter to maybe catch a decent swell rolling through. It's heavy when it hits winter there so I'm not really planning on surfing but more so go and rid some stress (just got through a gnarly divorce) watch some surf, snap some photos do some fishing and eat some awesome food ...enjoy the vibe.
The difference in this trip is I'm planning on rolling solo and rent a van to crash in. Do you think I'll get hassled? Are there beaches I might be able to crash on ? I can afford a hotel etc but I'm wanting to go and see what happens and fly solo. Any tips, advice?


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Shame but liking the replacement
Shame but liking the replacement
A very good replacement, this should still be a cracking fight!
If you didn't see it with your own eyes, or hear it with your own ears, don't invent it with your small mind and share it with your big mouth!
I prefer this fight. Though siver did look really good in his last
Good replacement, I'd like to see Siver vs Poirier.


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Known as the largest open-air museum in the world, Luxor is the epitome of Egyptian culture, history and truly astonishing archaeological spectacles. Fly to Luxor with Qatar Airways and you'll discover a region full of magnificent temples, enigmatic carvings and ancient royal tombs. Flights to Luxor are becoming more and more popular with travellers who want to discover ancient Egypt first hand, rather than on the countless Discovery Channel programmes. It's time to visit one of the most exotic locations in the world!
Where do we begin? A trip to Luxor is a journey into a wealth of ancient attractions, must-see monuments and soaring statues. There are possibly more attractions crammed into a small area in and around Luxor than almost any other destination. The best thing to do is to make a list – and then take a second trip to Luxor later on to catch up on all the sights you missed the first time around.
Your itinerary should include the temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak, the Medinet Habu, the Ramesseum Temple, the Tombs of the Nobles and the Valley of the Kings, home to 63 royal tombs, including of course, King Tutankhamun.
Escape the desert heat and head to the air-conditioned coolness of the Luxor Museum, where you'll discover countless artefacts discovered in the Valley of the Kings and the temples that surround it. If you have time, cross over the Nile to the ancient city of Thebes for a glimpse into everyday ancient Egyptian life.
Most leisure activities on a trip to Luxor will be focused around exploring the wealth of historical sites. Tours are plentiful, and you can chose from camel and horse-rides through to walking guided tours of the Valley of the Kings and the temple complexes. A felucca (a traditional Nile boat) ride just before sunset lets you see the temple complexes from a completely different vantage point, or for something truly dramatic, choose a hot air balloon ride and see Luxor from the air.
Travel to Luxor and you'll discover a rich culinary mix with influences from the Middle East and Africa, as well as more international cuisine. Luxor is well known for its vegetarian food, often accompanied with dairy products such as yoghurt or gibna bayda cheese. A popular delicacy is pigeon stuffed with rice, accompanied by molokhiyya, which is a leafy green vegetable similar to spinach. It's best to stick to restaurants for your meals rather than street vendors.
Most people travel to Luxor for the sites, rather than the shopping, but if you do feel like some retail therapy then there are some great independent stores to check out. Caravanserai at Kom Lolah on the west bank is the place to go for authentic Egyptian crafts, while the Fair Trade Centre on Sharia Maabad al-Karnak is a not-for-profit outlet that specialises in Fair Trade products from across Egypt. For some hustle and bustle (and some serious haggling), head for the weekly Souq at-Talaat opposite the temple of Seti I in Taref.
Flights to Luxor arrive at Luxor International Airport.
Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. So before you fly to Luxor please check the visa and passport requirements.
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Voltage: 220 V 50 Hz
Plugs: Type C
Language: Arabic
International dialing code: +20
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Miley Cyrus reveals title of new single
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The word is out about Miley Cyrus' next single. The singer tweeted Thursday that the title of her next song is "We Can't Stop," asking fans to spread the word via retweet.
The track will follow Miley's "Ashtrays and Heartbreak" collaboration with Snoop Lion. The news also follows Miley recent Twitter hint that fans should tune in to this weekend's Billboard Music Awards because she might some new music to share.
#WECANTSTOP @billboard twitter.com/MileyCyrus/sta…— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) May 17, 2013
Big announcement about #wecantstop coming @billboard— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) May 17, 2013
#wecanstop is trending worldwide again ❤💋💣— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) May 17, 2013
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Bantamweight MMA Bout - AMT - 1x5min
(Avaddon MMA) Ryan Dennis Vs. Chris Hayes (GREAT YARMOUTH MMA)
In this bout two amateurs face off again in a rematch after Ryan defeated Chris in an inter club competition , Chris is looking to even the score in this fight but this time on the big stage. Both fighters enter with equal experience with 1 fight each and are looking to fight smart keeping the judges on their side while opposing their will with strikes and submission attempts trying to finish the fight if possible. This will be one to see as they're both equally talented and are hungry for a win in their early MMA careers.