Prevalence, identification and harms of alcohol use disorders
Prevalence, identification and harms of alcohol use disorders Prescriber By Graham Parsons November 12, 2018 In the first of a two-part series on the management of alcohol use disorders (AUDs), this article discusses the prevalence of AUDs, the harms associated with alcohol misuse and how to identify and assess patients in the primary care setting. […]
Alcohol poisoning in children on the rise
Alcohol poisoning in children on the rise BBC By Joe Kearney November 14, 2018 More than 300 children have been admitted to hospital in Northern Ireland for alcohol poisoning in the last six years, the BBC has learned. The number of people aged under-18 is up almost a fifth since 2013, despite a 40% […]
Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease
Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease Newswise By Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh November 14, 2018 Newswise — PITTSBURGH, Nov. 14, 2018 – Where you live could influence how much you drink. According to new research from the University of Pittsburgh Division of Gastroenterology, people living in colder regions […]