Tag Archives: drinking

Blackouts from College Binge Drinking Lead to Costly Emergency Room Visits

Blackouts that result from binge drinking among college students cost the average large university about a half million dollars per year, a new study suggests. …

U.S. Soldiers Find Ways to Get Hands on Alcohol in Afghanistan Despite Ban

American soldiers can find ways to get their hands on alcohol in Afghanistan, despite a ban by the U.S. military, according to the Associated Press. …

High Rates of Childhood Trauma Found in Adult Alcoholics

A new study finds a high rate of childhood trauma in adult alcoholic inpatients. …

Fruit Fly Study May Provide Clues to Human Alcohol Dependence

Male fruit flies spurned by females are more likely to turn to food soaked in alcohol than their male counterparts who successfully mate, according to a study that may provide clues about human alcohol dependence. …

Children Ages 10 to 12 Ambivalent About Smoking and Drinking, Suggests Study

Children ages 10 to 12 feel ambivalent about smoking and drinking, suggests a new study. …

LSD May Help People With Alcoholism Quit or Reduce Drinking, Study Suggests

A new analysis of studies originally conducted in the 1960s suggests LSD may help people with alcoholism quit or reduce their drinking. …

Alcohol in Movies May Influence Teens’ Drinking Habits, Study Suggests

The amount of drinking children and teens see in movies may influence their own drinking habits, suggests a new study conducted in six European nations. …

Young Adults Who Don’t Smoke or Drink Heavily Help Reduce Risk of Heart Disease

Young adults who avoid smoking and heavy drinking, and who eat a healthy diet, exercise and stay lean, reduce their risk of developing heart disease when they reach middle age, a new study indicates. …

FTC Looking At Complaints About Alcohol Content, Marketing of Four Loko

The Federal Trade Commission is reviewing complaints about the amount of alcohol in the sweet alcoholic drink Four Loko, and how it is marketed, the Associated Press reports. …

Marines May Be Required to Take Breathalyzer Tests

Marines may be required to take Breathalyzer tests as part of an overall wellness program expected to be announced by U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus. …