Having Three or More Drinks a Day May Increase Risk of Earlier Stroke
People who have three or more alcoholic drinks a day may have a higher risk of stroke at a much younger age, compared with those who don’t drink heavily, a new study suggests. …
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Study Finds Active Participation in AA Aids in Long-Term Recovery
Recovering alcoholics who help others in Alcoholics Anonymous have better outcomes themselves, a new study concludes.
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More Than Half of Fatal Car Crashes Involve Alcohol or Drugs
A new study shows 57 percent of fatal car crashes involve a driver who tested positive for alcohol or drugs. Alcohol was the most common substance detected, followed by marijuana and stimulants, Reuters reports.
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First “Above the Influence” Day to Celebrate Youth Who Avoid Peer Pressure
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy is sponsoring the first National “Above the Influence” Day on October 18 to celebrate youth who avoid pressure to use drugs and alcohol.
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Naval Academy Cracks Down on Alcohol Use with Breathalyzer Tests
The Naval Academy is using Breathalyzer tests to detect alcohol use in its students, known as midshipmen, the Marine Corps Times reports.
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Significant Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Can Lead to Growth Restrictions Up To Age 9
Prenatal alcohol exposure can affect a child’s growth up until age 9, a new study finds.
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Alcohol Ads Violating Industry Rules More Likely in Magazines Popular With Teens
Alcohol ads that violate industry guidelines are more likely to appear in magazines popular with teen readers, a new study finds.
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Alcohol Problems Often Missed by Doctors if Patients Not Intoxicated
Doctors often miss alcohol problems in their patients who are not intoxicated at the time of their visit, a new study finds.
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Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol Can Lead to Risky Sex for College Students
Combining caffeinated energy drinks with alcohol can lead to risky sex for college students, new research suggests.
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Harsher Drunk Driving Penalties Go Into Effect in Washington, D.C.
New, harsher drunk driving laws go into effect Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Mandatory minimum jail terms for people with blood-alcohol concentrations of .20 percent or higher have doubled. Commercial drivers, including taxi drivers, now have a blood-alcohol limit of .04 percent.
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Study Finds Active Participation in AA Aids in Long-Term Recovery
Recovering alcoholics who help others in Alcoholics Anonymous have better outcomes themselves, a new study concludes. …
More Than Half of Fatal Car Crashes Involve Alcohol or Drugs
A new study shows 57 percent of fatal car crashes involve a driver who tested positive for alcohol or drugs. Alcohol was the most common substance detected, followed by marijuana and stimulants, Reuters reports. …
First “Above the Influence” Day to Celebrate Youth Who Avoid Peer Pressure
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy is sponsoring the first National “Above the Influence” Day on October 18 to celebrate youth who avoid pressure to use drugs and alcohol. …
Naval Academy Cracks Down on Alcohol Use with Breathalyzer Tests
The Naval Academy is using Breathalyzer tests to detect alcohol use in its students, known as midshipmen, the Marine Corps Times reports. …
Significant Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Can Lead to Growth Restrictions Up To Age 9
Prenatal alcohol exposure can affect a child’s growth up until age 9, a new study finds. …
Alcohol Ads Violating Industry Rules More Likely in Magazines Popular With Teens
Alcohol ads that violate industry guidelines are more likely to appear in magazines popular with teen readers, a new study finds. …
Alcohol Problems Often Missed by Doctors if Patients Not Intoxicated
Doctors often miss alcohol problems in their patients who are not intoxicated at the time of their visit, a new study finds. …
Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol Can Lead to Risky Sex for College Students
Combining caffeinated energy drinks with alcohol can lead to risky sex for college students, new research suggests. …
Harsher Drunk Driving Penalties Go Into Effect in Washington, D.C.
New, harsher drunk driving laws go into effect Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Mandatory minimum jail terms for people with blood-alcohol concentrations of .20 percent or higher have doubled. Commercial drivers, including taxi drivers, now have a blood-alcohol limit of .04 percent. …
