Taste of Beer May Trigger Brain’s Reward Center, Stimulate Alcohol Craving
The taste of beer may trigger the brain’s reward system and cause a craving for more alcohol, researchers from Indiana University report. …
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Planting False Memories of Getting Sick from Alcohol Might Reduce Drinking: Study
A new study suggests planting false memories of getting sick from alcohol may influence a person to drink less of that type of alcohol in the future.
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People Consume More Calories and Fat on Days They Drink Alcohol
People consume more calories and fat on the days they drink alcohol, according to a new study.
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Some States Attempt to Crack Down on Phony IDs Used for Underage Drinking
New York state is introducing new driver licenses engraved with a “ghost image” that floats in a transparent window, in an effort to crack down on fake IDs used for underage drinking. Other states may follow suit, BBC News reports.
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Commentary: Alcohol Awareness Month: Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
Each April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has sponsored NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma, encourage individuals and families to seek help and to engage local communities in bringing attention to alcoholism and alcohol-related problems, says its president, Robert J. Lindsey. …
Animal Study Yields Clues to Susceptibility to Alcohol Addiction
A study of mice suggests why some people may be more susceptible than others to alcohol addiction. The findings may one day lead to improved treatments, the researchers say.
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Evidence of Harmful Effects of Alcohol Stronger Than Data on Benefits: Experts
The evidence of the harmful effects of alcohol outweighs data on the benefits of drinking, a physician writes in the current issue of the journal Addiction.
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Modest Alcohol Consumption Can be Dangerous for Those with Hepatitis C
Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous for people with hepatitis C, according to a new study.
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Middle School Dating Linked to Increased Substance Use in New Study
Middle school students who date report using twice as much alcohol, tobacco and marijuana, compared with their classmates without romantic relationships, a new study finds.
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Binge Drinking Costs Billions in Wisconsin, Study Finds
A new study calculates binge drinking cost Wisconsin $6.8 billion last year. Easy availability of alcohol, combined with low alcohol taxes, has contributed to high rates of alcohol use in the state, NPR reports.
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Planting False Memories of Getting Sick from Alcohol Might Reduce Drinking: Study
A new study suggests planting false memories of getting sick from alcohol may influence a person to drink less of that type of alcohol in the future. …
People Consume More Calories and Fat on Days They Drink Alcohol
People consume more calories and fat on the days they drink alcohol, according to a new study. …
Some States Attempt to Crack Down on Phony IDs Used for Underage Drinking
New York state is introducing new driver licenses engraved with a “ghost image” that floats in a transparent window, in an effort to crack down on fake IDs used for underage drinking. Other states may follow suit, BBC News reports. …
Commentary: Alcohol Awareness Month: Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
Each April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has sponsored NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma, encourage individuals and families to seek help and to engage local communities in bringing attention to alcoholism and alcohol-related problems, says its president, Robert J. Lindsey. …
Animal Study Yields Clues to Susceptibility to Alcohol Addiction
A study of mice suggests why some people may be more susceptible than others to alcohol addiction. The findings may one day lead to improved treatments, the researchers say. …
Evidence of Harmful Effects of Alcohol Stronger Than Data on Benefits: Experts
The evidence of the harmful effects of alcohol outweighs data on the benefits of drinking, a physician writes in the current issue of the journal Addiction. …
Modest Alcohol Consumption Can be Dangerous for Those with Hepatitis C
Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous for people with hepatitis C, according to a new study. …
Middle School Dating Linked to Increased Substance Use in New Study
Middle school students who date report using twice as much alcohol, tobacco and marijuana, compared with their classmates without romantic relationships, a new study finds. …
Binge Drinking Costs Billions in Wisconsin, Study Finds
A new study calculates binge drinking cost Wisconsin $6.8 billion last year. Easy availability of alcohol, combined with low alcohol taxes, has contributed to high rates of alcohol use in the state, NPR reports. …
