Students often overestimate how much alcohol their peers drink-study shows how to reduce risk
Students often overestimate how much alcohol their peers drink-study shows how to reduce risk Medical Xpress by University of Texas at Arlington edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan May 21, 2025 Growing up in a close-knit community in Ghana, Joshua Awua saw firsthand how strong social bonds could also bring pressure to fit in-especially when it […]
Responsibility.org Encourages Road Safety This Summer with New Campaign “Get There Responsibly: On the Road to End Drunk Driving”
Responsibility.org Encourages Road Safety This Summer with New Campaign “Get There Responsibly: On the Road to End Drunk Driving” Responsibility.org May 21, 2025 As Memorial Day approaches and kicks off the unofficial start of summer, it is crucial to be vigilant, safe, and respectful of the laws on the nation’s roadways. Through mission-driven efforts to […]
Some women may need to rethink their relationship with alcohol
Some women may need to rethink their relationship with alcohol Escalon Times Dr. Lisa Saul, UnitedHealthcare May 14, 2025 If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of wine to unwind after a long day or shared cocktails with friends, you’re not alone. But here’s something you might not know: alcohol affects women differently than men-and not […]
IL: U of I study finds alcohol use by Illinois teens double the national average
IL: U of I study finds alcohol use by Illinois teens double the national average WCIA.com By Molly Sweeney May 8, 2025 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – A study conducted by the Center for Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has found “troubling new trends” in alcohol and drug use among Illinois teens. The study […]
Happy hour? Understanding the impact of alcohol in the workplace
Happy hour? Understanding the impact of alcohol in the workplace The Triangle Business Journal By Caroline Barnhill for Department of Mental Health, NCDHHS May 9, 2025 In many workplaces, alcohol is embedded in company culture. From weekly happy hours to beer carts and kegs on tap, businesses – especially in the Triangle’s tech and startup scene […]
Why Alcohol Hits Women Harder
Why Alcohol Hits Women Harder Neuroscience News May 4, 2025 Summary: Alcohol use among women has surged to match men’s rates, but women face far greater health risks even at lower consumption levels. A growing body of research is uncovering key neurobiological sex differences that influence why and how women drink, with stress being a more […]
Why You Rarely See Fast Food Chains Serving Alcohol
Why You Rarely See Fast Food Chains Serving Alcohol Daily Meal By Bobby Lewis May 6, 2025 Selling alcohol can be an attractive option for all sorts of restaurants looking to boost their profits. But this doesn’t often translate to fast food restaurants in the United States. A large part of the reason is due to […]
Review: Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder
Review: Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder Eurekalert! Peer-Reviewed Publication | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau May 6, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – When picturing a “typical” alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol problems, […]
Young Females Binge Drink More Than Young Males, Pitt Study Finds
Young Females Binge Drink More Than Young Males, Pitt Study Finds University Pittsburgh By: Liz Reid April 29, 2025 New research from the University of Pittsburgh, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), finds that between 2021 and 2023, young women aged 18 to 25 binge drank more often than their male counterparts. These […]
Secondhand Harms of Alcohol: How College Student Drinking Harms Others
Secondhand Harms of Alcohol: How College Student Drinking Harms Others Public Health Institute April 2025 Young people ages 18-24 suffer disproportionately from alcohol-related harm, including harms caused by other peoples’ drinking, and college students are at particularly high risk. This is a concern not only because young drinkers cause harm to themselves, but also because […]