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. …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Navy Unveils New Anti-Drinking Campaign
The U.S. Navy has introduced a new campaign to remind junior sailors to drink responsibly, according to the Navy Times.
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Supreme Court: Police Usually Need Warrant for Blood Alcohol Tests
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that police generally need a search warrant before they order a blood alcohol test for someone suspected of drunk driving.
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College Students Who Drink More and are Anxious Feel More Connected to Facebook
College students who report greater alcohol use and higher levels of anxiety appear to be more emotionally connected with Facebook, a new study concludes.
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Almost 70% of Underage Drinking Deaths Not Traffic-Related, MADD Finds
An analysis of deaths related to underage alcohol use finds 68 percent are not traffic-related, USA Today reports. The study, by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, found 30 percent of such deaths are homicides.
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Governments Can Reduce Drinking by Limiting Density of Liquor Stores: Report
Local governments can reduce excessive drinking by regulating the density of stores that sell alcohol, according to a new report.
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Exercise May Protect Brain Against Heavy Drinking, Study Suggests
Exercise may help protect the brains of people who drink heavily, a new study suggests.
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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. …
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. …
Navy Unveils New Anti-Drinking Campaign
The U.S. Navy has introduced a new campaign to remind junior sailors to drink responsibly, according to the Navy Times. …
Supreme Court: Police Usually Need Warrant for Blood Alcohol Tests
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that police generally need a search warrant before they order a blood alcohol test for someone suspected of drunk driving. …
College Students Who Drink More and are Anxious Feel More Connected to Facebook
College students who report greater alcohol use and higher levels of anxiety appear to be more emotionally connected with Facebook, a new study concludes. …
Almost 70% of Underage Drinking Deaths Not Traffic-Related, MADD Finds
An analysis of deaths related to underage alcohol use finds 68 percent are not traffic-related, USA Today reports. The study, by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, found 30 percent of such deaths are homicides. …
Governments Can Reduce Drinking by Limiting Density of Liquor Stores: Report
Local governments can reduce excessive drinking by regulating the density of stores that sell alcohol, according to a new report. …
Exercise May Protect Brain Against Heavy Drinking, Study Suggests
Exercise may help protect the brains of people who drink heavily, a new study suggests. …
