Almost 8 Percent of Pregnant Women Report Using Alcohol
Almost 8 percent of pregnant women report alcohol use, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. …
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Seniors Who Binge Drink More Likely to Suffer Cognitive Decline
Adults 65 and older who binge drink at least twice a month are two-and-a-half times more likely to suffer cognitive and memory declines, compared with seniors who don’t binge drink, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
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Some Localities Step Up Efforts to Outlaw Drive-Up Liquor Stores
Concerns over alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes and deaths are spurring some local efforts to ban drive-up or drive-through liquor sales, USA Today reports.
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Judge OKs Breathalyzer Tests for NY Police Who Injure or Kill With Weapon
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the New York Police Department policy of administering a breathalyzer test to any officer whose use of a weapon results in injury or death is constitutional.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss May Increase Risk of Alcohol Abuse
A popular form of weight-loss surgery may increase the risk of alcohol abuse, The New York Times reports.
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Simulation Program Teaches Teens About Drunk and Distracted Driving
A new simulation program is teaching young drivers about the risks of drunk and distracted driving. The program is designed to demonstrate what can happen if they have an accident while they are driving under the influence or texting while driving.
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Drinking Can Lead to Increased Social Stress and Poor Grades in Teens
Alcohol consumption can lead to increased social stress and poor grades in teens, a new study shows.
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NY Bill Prohibits Welfare Recipients From Spending Benefits on Alcohol, Cigarettes
A bill passed by the New York Senate would prohibit welfare recipients from spending their benefits on alcohol and cigarettes. The bill, which passed 56-3, also bans spending of benefits on gambling and strip clubs.
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Quit Smoking Hotline Can Identify Hazardous Drinking
Almost one-quarter of people who call into the New York State Smoker’s Quitline also report hazardous drinking, according to a new study. Researchers say the findings suggest that smoking cessation hotlines can provide valuable brief alcohol interventions for high-risk drinkers.
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New Studies Shed Much-Needed Light on Alcohol-Induced Memory Blackouts
National survey studies suggest that roughly one in four college students who drink will experience a blackout in a given year, making blackouts a surprisingly common outcome of excessive drinking. …
Seniors Who Binge Drink More Likely to Suffer Cognitive Decline
Adults 65 and older who binge drink at least twice a month are two-and-a-half times more likely to suffer cognitive and memory declines, compared with seniors who don’t binge drink, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. …
Some Localities Step Up Efforts to Outlaw Drive-Up Liquor Stores
Concerns over alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes and deaths are spurring some local efforts to ban drive-up or drive-through liquor sales, USA Today reports. …
Judge OKs Breathalyzer Tests for NY Police Who Injure or Kill With Weapon
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the New York Police Department policy of administering a breathalyzer test to any officer whose use of a weapon results in injury or death is constitutional. …
Gastric Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss May Increase Risk of Alcohol Abuse
A popular form of weight-loss surgery may increase the risk of alcohol abuse, The New York Times reports. …
Simulation Program Teaches Teens About Drunk and Distracted Driving
A new simulation program is teaching young drivers about the risks of drunk and distracted driving. The program is designed to demonstrate what can happen if they have an accident while they are driving under the influence or texting while driving. …
Drinking Can Lead to Increased Social Stress and Poor Grades in Teens
Alcohol consumption can lead to increased social stress and poor grades in teens, a new study shows. …
NY Bill Prohibits Welfare Recipients From Spending Benefits on Alcohol, Cigarettes
A bill passed by the New York Senate would prohibit welfare recipients from spending their benefits on alcohol and cigarettes. The bill, which passed 56-3, also bans spending of benefits on gambling and strip clubs. …
Quit Smoking Hotline Can Identify Hazardous Drinking
Almost one-quarter of people who call into the New York State Smoker’s Quitline also report hazardous drinking, according to a new study. Researchers say the findings suggest that smoking cessation hotlines can provide valuable brief alcohol interventions for high-risk drinkers. …
New Studies Shed Much-Needed Light on Alcohol-Induced Memory Blackouts
National survey studies suggest that roughly one in four college students who drink will experience a blackout in a given year, making blackouts a surprisingly common outcome of excessive drinking. …
