New Study Says People Who Frequently Drink Alcohol Had Lower Rates Of Obesity, But Doctors Disagree
New Study Says People Who Frequently Drink Alcohol Had Lower Rates Of Obesity, But Doctors Disagree Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/ By Stephanie Stahl October 21, 2019 People who frequently drink alcohol had lower rates of obesity, according to a new study. But what about all the advice from doctors and experts who say if you want to lose […]
United Kingdom: City in ‘public health crisis’ over cuts to alcohol and drug support
United Kingdom: City in ‘public health crisis’ over cuts to alcohol and drug support The Press By Chloe Laversuch, Local Democracy Reporter October 24, 2019 ALCOHOL and drug abuse in York has led to a “public health crisis” in the city, according to councillors. And people are struggling to access treatment because of Government cuts to local public […]
Asia: Solving the problem of drink driving needs stronger effort
Asia: Solving the problem of drink driving needs stronger effort Viêt Nam News. by Mai Hiên October 25, 2019 HÀ NỘI — The Law on Preventing Alcohol’s Harmful Effect will take effect at the beginning of next year. This is considered one of the country’s strongest attempts to control the negative effects of alcohol abuse. Under […]
Years of education may impact drinking behavior and risk of alcohol dependence
Years of education may impact drinking behavior and risk of alcohol dependence Medical Xpress by Springer October 24, 2019 Higher educational attainment—spending more years in education—may impact people’s drinking behaviour and reduce their risk of alcohol dependence, according to a study published in Molecular Psychiatry. Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for death and disability worldwide. […]
Drinking triggers brain changes that teach you to want more alcohol, Penn researchers find
Drinking triggers brain changes that teach you to want more alcohol, Penn researchers find The Philadelphia Inquirer by Bethany Ao October 24, 2019 PENNSYLVANIA – Running into a former drinking buddy or passing a once-favorite bar can cause recovering alcoholics to relapse. But the biology behind why those setbacks happen was a mystery to scientists […]
Ireland: Quarter Of Motorists Say New Drink-Driving Laws Have Affected Their Behavior
Ireland: Quarter Of Motorists Say New Drink-Driving Laws Have Affected Their Behavior Extra.ie By George Morahan October 21, 2019 A quarter of drivers have said that tighter drink-driving laws have impacted their behaviour when it comes to driving home after a night out, according to a new CarsIreland.ie survey. Drivers found to be over the […]
Canada: Should alcohol products on P.E.I. come with warnings about drinking and pregnancy?
Canada: Should alcohol products on P.E.I. come with warnings about drinking and pregnancy? ‘Parents just don’t understand what the problem is’ CBC News October 21, 2019 Two fetal alcohol spectrum disorder experts from Australia say their country is moving in the right direction when it comes to preventing the disorder. FASD is a brain injury that […]
WY: More training, less punishment for liquor servers
WY: More training, less punishment for liquor servers New liquor laws will reduce penalties for selling alcohol to minors, increase training. Jackson Hole News & Guide By Cody Cottier October 23, 2019 The town’s new liquor laws will drastically reduce penalties for selling alcohol to minors, but they’ll also require all alcohol servers to take […]
$16 Million Alcohol Abuse Research Initiative Includes Therapy, Screening And Intervention Across 700 U.S. Clinics
$16 Million Alcohol Abuse Research Initiative Includes Therapy, Screening And Intervention Across 700 U.S. Clinics Newsweek By Jeffery Martin October 22, 2019 In an effort to reduce excessive alcohol consumption among the patients of primary care practices, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a $16 million initiative designed to help facilitate strategies for the […]
Minors can buy booze via Facebook, other sites, officials say. States want it to stop
Minors can buy booze via Facebook, other sites, officials say. States want it to stop News & Observer By Charles Duncan October 22, 2019 Minors are buying alcohol online through Facebook, Craigslist and eBay, according to a group of attorneys general around the country. The National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter to the companies […]