More States Institute “Social Host” Laws to Cut Down on Underage Drinking
A growing number of states are instituting “social host” laws, which are designed to cut down on underage drinking, The Wall Street Journal reports. …
Tag Archives: alcohol
Judging Alcohol Intake More Difficult if You Drink From a Curved Glass
The shape of your glass may influence how much alcohol you consume, a new study suggests. Researchers in England found a curved glass interferes with a person’s ability to judge their alcohol intake.
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Having Three or More Drinks a Day May Increase Risk of Earlier Stroke
People who have three or more alcoholic drinks a day may have a higher risk of stroke at a much younger age, compared with those who don’t drink heavily, a new study suggests.
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Government Unveils Campaign to Prevent Suicide
The federal government is introducing a national campaign to prevent suicide, CNN reports. The Surgeon General notes that individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders are at increased risk for suicidal behaviors.
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Study Finds Active Participation in AA Aids in Long-Term Recovery
Recovering alcoholics who help others in Alcoholics Anonymous have better outcomes themselves, a new study concludes.
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More Than Half of Fatal Car Crashes Involve Alcohol or Drugs
A new study shows 57 percent of fatal car crashes involve a driver who tested positive for alcohol or drugs. Alcohol was the most common substance detected, followed by marijuana and stimulants, Reuters reports.
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Risk of Alcohol-Related Harm Greatest During First Few Weeks of College
College freshman, relishing newfound freedom away from home, are at greatest risk of alcohol-related harm during their first few weeks of school, according to an expert at Penn State’s Prevention Research Center.
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Survey Finds 17% of High School Students Abuse Substances During School Day
A new survey finds an estimated 17 percent of American high school students say they drink, smoke or use drugs during the school day. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found 86 percent of teens say they know which of their peers are abusing substances at school.
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First “Above the Influence” Day to Celebrate Youth Who Avoid Peer Pressure
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy is sponsoring the first National “Above the Influence” Day on October 18 to celebrate youth who avoid pressure to use drugs and alcohol.
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Top 10 Join Together Features of the Summer
In case you missed any of our thought-provoking columns this summer, from individuals such as Rep. Mary Bono Mack of California, Dr. Stuart Gitlow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Dr. Sharon Stanliff of the Harm Reduction Coalition and other industry experts, please find our top 10 features of the summer here. …
Judging Alcohol Intake More Difficult if You Drink From a Curved Glass
The shape of your glass may influence how much alcohol you consume, a new study suggests. Researchers in England found a curved glass interferes with a person’s ability to judge their alcohol intake. …
Having Three or More Drinks a Day May Increase Risk of Earlier Stroke
People who have three or more alcoholic drinks a day may have a higher risk of stroke at a much younger age, compared with those who don’t drink heavily, a new study suggests. …
Government Unveils Campaign to Prevent Suicide
The federal government is introducing a national campaign to prevent suicide, CNN reports. The Surgeon General notes that individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders are at increased risk for suicidal behaviors. …
Study Finds Active Participation in AA Aids in Long-Term Recovery
Recovering alcoholics who help others in Alcoholics Anonymous have better outcomes themselves, a new study concludes. …
More Than Half of Fatal Car Crashes Involve Alcohol or Drugs
A new study shows 57 percent of fatal car crashes involve a driver who tested positive for alcohol or drugs. Alcohol was the most common substance detected, followed by marijuana and stimulants, Reuters reports. …
Risk of Alcohol-Related Harm Greatest During First Few Weeks of College
College freshman, relishing newfound freedom away from home, are at greatest risk of alcohol-related harm during their first few weeks of school, according to an expert at Penn State’s Prevention Research Center. …
Survey Finds 17% of High School Students Abuse Substances During School Day
A new survey finds an estimated 17 percent of American high school students say they drink, smoke or use drugs during the school day. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found 86 percent of teens say they know which of their peers are abusing substances at school. …
First “Above the Influence” Day to Celebrate Youth Who Avoid Peer Pressure
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy is sponsoring the first National “Above the Influence” Day on October 18 to celebrate youth who avoid pressure to use drugs and alcohol. …
Top 10 Join Together Features of the Summer
In case you missed any of our thought-provoking columns this summer, from individuals such as Rep. Mary Bono Mack of California, Dr. Stuart Gitlow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Dr. Sharon Stanliff of the Harm Reduction Coalition and other industry experts, please find our top 10 features of the summer here. …
