Africa: High-density of alcohol outlets and advertising affect youth drinking
Africa: High-density of alcohol outlets and advertising affect youth drinking Medical Xpress by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health June 12, 2019 Alcohol use among Tanzanian youth is rising and the high density of alcohol selling outlets and alcohol advertisements coupled with low enforcement of minimum drinking age laws are likely facilitating this uptick, according […]
Cheaper supersized ‘alcopops’ a serious risk for underage drinkers
Cheaper supersized ‘alcopops’ a serious risk for underage drinkers News Medical and Life Sciences By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD June 12 2019 Experts have warned that alcopops are posing a new threat to underage drinkers. These alcopops are ready-to-drink flavoured alcoholic drinks that contain more alcohol than usual, they warn. The latest study by George Mason […]
Research evaluates prenatal care providers’ understanding of alcohol exposure and screening practices
Research evaluates prenatal care providers’ understanding of alcohol exposure and screening practices News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by James Ives, M.Psych. (Editor) June 13 2019 There is no amount, pattern or timing of alcohol use during pregnancy proven safe for a developing fetus. Repeat: there is no amount, pattern or timing of alcohol use during […]