Boston Transit Authority Bans Alcohol Ads Starting July 1
Boston mass transit will ban alcohol ads starting July 1. The ban will include subway cars, trains and buses, Boston.com reports.
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Army Study Indicates Rise in Domestic Violence-Related Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse related to domestic violence is an increasing problem in the U.S. Army, according to a new study that also found the suicide rate among active-duty soldiers reached an all-time high last year.
Commentary: New Study Documents Joe Camel-like Tactics to Transform Youth Drinking Behavior
Alcohol policy expert James F. Mosher, JD, discusses his new study, “Joe Camel in a Bottle: Diageo, the Smirnoff Brand, and the Transformation of the Youth Alcohol Market.” He explores why underage drinkers have made a dramatic shift in the last decade from beer to distilled spirits.
Newly Housed Heavy Drinkers Given Access to Alcohol Cut Down on Their Drinking
Heavy drinkers who were formerly homeless, and are provided with housing, cut down on their drinking if they are allowed access to alcohol, a new study has found.
Many Patients Approve of Nurses Delivering Alcohol Screening in Hospital
Many hospital patients are comfortable with having nurses deliver screening and brief intervention for alcohol, a new study suggests. According to the researchers, the findings indicate that nurses can be important partners in helping to screen for hazardous drinking.
Family History of Alcoholism May Affect Teens’ Decision-Making
A family history of alcoholism may affect teenagers’ decision-making, researchers at Oregon Health and Sciences University have found. They discovered these adolescents have a weaker brain response during risky decision-making compared with teens without such a family history.
Most Significant Alcohol-Related Damage to Fetus Occurs in Weeks 7-12 of Pregnancy
A new study suggests the most significant alcohol-related damage to fetuses occurs during the seventh through twelfth weeks of pregnancy. However, the researchers emphasized their findings do not indicate it is safe to drink earlier or later in pregnancy.
Study Provides Clues About What Drives People to Abuse Alcohol
A new study provides clues about the brain mechanisms that drive people to abuse alcohol. The study found a link between how good people feel after they drink, and the amount of endorphins—proteins with opiate-like effects—released in their brain.
Indianapolis Changes Law to Make Selling Alcohol Easier on Super Bowl Sunday
Indianapolis, which will host the Super Bowl on February 5, has changed its laws to allow retail permit holders to sell alcohol on that day, as well as the prior Sunday, within the downtown Super Bowl zone.
38 Million American Adults are Binge Drinkers, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 38 million American adults are binge drinkers, and most of them are ages 18 to 34.
