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Alcoholism Alcoholism Symptoms / Diagnosis Getting Help The Risks From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism A new report from the CDC reveals that ecstasy overdose can and does happen, especially if it is mixed with alcohol or other drugs. An investigation found that it was ecstasy itself, not drug contamination, that caused a cluster of overdose cases. CDC Reports Ecstasy Overdose 'Clusters' at Raves If you know someone who likes to participate in a rave - and all night dance party - you may want to warn them about the dangers of also participating in some of the drugs associated with those events, namely ecstasy. Getting Help in the E.R. Research shows that brief interventions conducted in the emergency room, when people seek help for alcohol-related injuries or illnesses, can be very effective in reducing harmful drinking. Most Recovering Alcoholics Smoke, But Want to Quit Research also shows that because of the damage done to the body by years of heavy drinking, recovering alcoholics who smoke are at a much greater risk for developing health problems related to smoking. Latest Drug and Alcohol Headlines Finally, Some Good News From Lindsay Lohan... Andrew Koppel's Death Caused by Drug Overdose, Alcohol... 'Sopranos' Actor Joseph Gannascoli Gets DUI... 'American Pie' Star Chris Klein Arrested for DUI... Thomas Kinkade, 'Painter of Light' Gets DUI... 'Samsung Heir' Busted With 506 Pounds of Pot... More... Alcoholism Ads Alcoholism Effect Alcohol Addiction Excess Alcohol Alcohol Abuse Binge Liver Health Featured Articles How to Stop Alcohol and Drugs Treatment and Rehab Centers Find Support Group Meetings 12 Step Recovery Support for Families and Friends Binge Drinking   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Buddy T Alcoholism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alcoholism newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alcoholism? Symptoms of Alcoholism Diagnosis of Alcoholism Treatment of Alcoholism A Family Disease Advertisement