Study: Alcohol in Movies May Lead to Underage Drinking
Watching movies with scenes that feature alcohol consumption doubles the likelihood that teens will start drinking alcohol, according to a new study.
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National Guard Soldiers at Risk of Developing Alcohol-Related Problems
National Guard soldiers who do not have a history of alcohol abuse have a significant risk of developing alcohol-related problems while they are deployed and afterwards, a new study suggests.
7.5 Million Children in U.S. Live With Alcoholic Parent
A new government report finds 7.5 million children in the United States—10.5 percent—live with a parent who has experienced an alcohol use disorder in the past year.
Underage Drinking Hospitalizations Cost $755 Million in the U.S. Each Year
Hospitalization for underage drinking costs an estimated $755 million in the United States each year, according to a new study by the Mayo Clinic.
Smoking Cessation Drug May Help Reduce Drinking
The smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) may help curb problem drinking, a small study suggests.
Virginia Measure Would Require Ignition Interlock for First-Time Drunk Drivers
Legislation passed by the Virginia Senate this week would require ignition interlocks for first-time drunk drivers, regardless of their blood alcohol level.
This is Children of Alcoholics Week
February 12-18, 2012 is Children of Alcoholics Week – A Celebration of Hope and Healing – Across Generations. The week calls attention to the one in four children under the age of 18 who are exposed to a family alcohol problem, and the many others affected by parental drug abuse.
Voluntary Afterschool Program May Help Reduce Alcohol Use Among Young Teens
A voluntary afterschool program that teaches middle school students about substance abuse prevention may help reduce alcohol use, according to a new study.
Indian Tribe Sues for Damages in Alcohol Abuse Case
An American Indian tribe in South Dakota is demanding $500 million in damages, in a suit against beer manufacturers that alleges the companies knowingly contributed to alcohol-related problems on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Ads for Snacks, Beer Score Big Among Teens in 2012 Big Bowl Vote
Middle and high school students said Super Bowl ads for M&Ms, Doritos and Bud Light were their favorites, in an informal national survey to help measure the impact of alcohol advertising that runs during the Super Bowl.
