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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. …

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. …

Smoking and Excessive Drinking Unlikely to Damage Sperm, Study Concludes

Smoking and excessive drinking are unlikely to harm a man’s sperm, a new study suggests. …

As Summer Approaches, Experts Warn Alcohol is a Key Factor in Boating Accidents

Intoxication is a key factor in many boating accidents, experts say, as boating season gets underway. In Texas, almost 100 people died in boating accidents over the last three years, and alcohol use was the leading contributor, the Houston Chronicle reports. …

Teens Who Watch TV Ads for Alcohol Are More Likely to Drink

Teenagers who are familiar with TV ads for alcohol are more likely to drink, according to new research presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting in Boston. …

Some Emergency Departments Won’t Test for Alcohol Because of Insurance Issues

Some emergency departments do not test patients’ blood or urine for alcohol because of issues with insurance payments, Kaiser Health News reports. In more than half of states, insurers are allowed to deny payment for medical services related to alcohol or drug use. …

Teens in Treatment for Substance Abuse Can Benefit From 12-Step Programs

Teenagers in treatment for substance abuse can benefit from 12-step programs, a new study suggests. …