Army Postpones Expansion of Confidential Alcohol Treatment Program
The Army has decided to postpone expansion of its confidential alcohol treatment program for almost three years, citing a high dropout rate in its pilot phase.
Category results for "Alcohol"
Substance Abuse Has Major Economic Impact in the Workplace
Substance abuse is taking a major toll on employers in terms of costs and productivity, The Oklahoman reports. Drug abuse costs U.S. employers $276 billion a year.
LSD May Help People With Alcoholism Quit or Reduce Drinking, Study Suggests
A new analysis of studies originally conducted in the 1960s suggests LSD may help people with alcoholism quit or reduce their drinking.
Lawyers Increasingly Question Blood Alcohol Test Results
A growing number of criminal defense lawyers are successfully questioning the results of blood alcohol tests in Florida, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Study Finds Link Between School Bullies and Substance Use
Students who bully their classmates are more likely to use cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana, compared with their peers who aren’t bullies, a new study suggests.
Fetal Exposure to Cocaine, Tobacco or Marijuana Not Linked with Lower Academic Achievement
Fetal exposure to cocaine, tobacco or marijuana is not associated with lower academic achievement in children, a new study suggests. However, fetal exposure to alcohol in children with no evidence of fetal alcohol syndrome does lead to lower scores in math reasoning and spelling at age 11.
NACoA President and CEO Sis Wenger Announces Retirement Plans
Sis Wenger, President and CEO of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics for the past 20 years, has announced plans to retire later this year.
FDA Warns Maker of Inhalable Caffeine Product Over False or Misleading Labeling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter Tuesday to the maker of the inhalable caffeine product AeroShot Pure Energy, stating its labeling is false or misleading.
Alcohol in Movies May Influence Teens’ Drinking Habits, Study Suggests
The amount of drinking children and teens see in movies may influence their own drinking habits, suggests a new study conducted in six European nations.
Navy and Marines Will Introduce Random Alcohol Breath Tests
The Navy and Marines announced they will start conducting random alcohol breath tests as part of a larger initiative to improve health and safety.
