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E. Africa: Why alcohol health literacy awareness matters

E. Africa: Why alcohol health literacy awareness matters The Citizen By: The Citizen Reporter, Media/news company Mwananchi Communication Limmited Monday, March 27, 2023 Summary Tanzania is among the countries that are heavily affected by harmful alcohol consumption, which endangers the lives of consumers and innocent bystanders. A new initiative called global smart drinking goals is […]

A vicious cycle: How alcohol’s impact on the brain makes us more likely to drink

A vicious cycle: How alcohol’s impact on the brain makes us more likely to drink Research shows link between neuroimmune system and alcohol use disorder Binghamton University By Jennifer Micale March 23, 2023 Heavy alcohol use creates a vicious cycle: It changes signaling pathways in the brain, which in turn affects cognitive functions like decision-making […]

Study explores association between alcohol outlet density and violent crime in historically redlined neighborhoods

Study explores association between alcohol outlet density and violent crime in historically redlined neighborhoods Medical Xpress By The City University of New York March 22, 2023 Low-income neighborhoods that were subject to federally sanctioned redlining beginning in the 1930s tend to host high concentrations of businesses that sell alcohol for either on- or off-premise consumption. […]

Improving quality of life for older adults with alcohol problems

Improving quality of life for older adults with alcohol problems Medical Xpress by Elin Andersson, Umea University March 22, 2023 Substance use problems, particularly alcohol problems, are “invisible epidemic” among older adults. In his thesis “Alcohol and aging: a multimethod study on heterogeneity and multidimensionality,” Wossenseged Birhane Jemberie, doctoral researcher at Department of Social Work […]

Is Mixing Alcohol and Caffeinated Soda the Same as Mixing with an Energy Drink?

Is Mixing Alcohol and Caffeinated Soda the Same as Mixing with an Energy Drink? We’ve all heard the warnings of mixing alcohol with beverages high in caffeine, like energy drinks–but do caffeinated sodas pose similar concerns? Better Homes & Gardens By Christina Manian, RDN March 21, 2023 When it comes to alcohol, many of us […]

Study of Alcohol Overservice Finds Lack of Enforcement

Study of Alcohol Overservice Finds Lack of Enforcement Crossroads By Christine Anderson March 22, 2023 Originally published as Study of alcohol overservice finds a lack of enforcement–and opportunities to improve in Catalyst, February 2023. Overservice–the act of serving alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person–contributes to motor vehicle crashes and violence, and it’s illegal in 48 […]

New Study Reveals How Heavy Alcohol Consumption Increases Brain Inflammation

New Study Reveals How Heavy Alcohol Consumption Increases Brain Inflammation Source: https_scitechdaily.com/ March 21, 2023 A team of researchers at Scripps has uncovered findings that suggest a new potential target for developing drugs to treat alcohol use disorder. People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) experience a never-ending vicious cycle of changes in the brain and […]

How to talk to your teen about binge drinking

How to talk to your teen about binge drinking Experts recommend “real talk” about alcohol and its effects. Yahoo! Life By Jamie Davis Smith March 20, 2023 The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines binge drinking as having four or more drinks in a two-hour period for women, and five or more […]