United Kingdom: New ‘alcohol harm’ commission seeks evidence from nurses
United Kingdom: New ‘alcohol harm’ commission seeks evidence from nurses Nursing Times By Gemma Mitchell January 6, 2020 Nurses are being asked to share their experiences of the consequences of alcohol abuse as part of a new independent inquiry seeking to shine a light on the true costs of excessive drinking in the UK. Launched today, […]
MRI Technique Used to Identify Future Risk of Binge Drinking
MRI Technique Used to Identify Future Risk of Binge Drinking Diagnostic Imaging By Whitney J. Palmer January 6, 2020 The brain could hold clues about who will engage in excessive alcohol use. In recently published research, MRI brain scans were used to identify which adolescents will likely struggle most with binge drinking in adulthood. Using […]
Binge drinking linked to heart damage, study finds
Binge drinking linked to heart damage, study finds The Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Kiersten Willis January 6, 2020 A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates there may be a link between binge drinking and heavy alcohol consumption and heart damage. Reuters reported that researchers analyzed data from nearly 3,000 adults from northwest Russia. They found […]