Report: Lax Rules Allow Felons to Serve as Drug and Alcohol Counselors in California
Felons, including sex offenders, are allowed to work as substance abuse counselors in California because of lax rules, according to a new report.
Category results for "Alcohol"
Government Urges States to Lower Allowable Blood-Alcohol Levels for Drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday recommended states lower allowable blood-alcohol levels for drivers, from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent.
Doctors Should Ask and Counsel Adult Patients About Drinking, Report Advises
Primary care physicians should ask their adult patients about their drinking habits, and counsel those whose alcohol use is risky, according to a new report.
Parents Should Talk With Children About Alcohol Early, Government Says
Parents should start talking with their children about the dangers of drinking as early as age 9, according to a new government campaign.
Colleges Work Together To Reduce Binge Drinking
Colleges that are part of a national program to reduce binge drinking among students say the first two years have been productive. More schools will join the initiative in June.
Commentary: National Prevention Week 2013 Is May 12-18: Participate and Make a Difference in Your Community!
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s second annual National Prevention Week begins on Sunday, May 12. This national health observance, which continues through May 18, aims to increase public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues.
Pregnant Teens in Substance Abuse Treatment Face Many Challenges
Pregnant teens, who are more likely than pregnant adults to face medical issues, face a host of additional challenges if they are also being treated for substance abuse, a new government report finds.
Programs Can Lower Substance Abuse Rates in Young Adults with Mental Health Issues
Older teens and young adults with mental health issues who participate in community-based treatment programs report lower levels of substance use disorders, a new government report finds.
Require Random Drug and Alcohol Tests for Doctors, Experts Advise
Patient safety experts are urging hospitals to require physicians to have random drug and alcohol tests. The tests should also be conducted if a patient dies suddenly or is injured unexpectedly during surgery, they write in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
People Who Drink to Improve Mood More Likely to Become Alcohol-Dependent
People who drink to improve their mood are three times more likely to become dependent on alcohol, compared with those who don’t use alcohol to feel better or stay calm, new research suggests.
