Stroke Risk Rises for Young People Who Drink Frequently
Stroke Risk Rises for Young People Who Drink Frequently Cumulative effect seen with 2 or more years of moderate-to-heavy drinking MedPage Today By Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor November 2, 2022 People in their 20s and 30s who were moderate-to-heavy drinkers were more likely to have a stroke in early adulthood compared with those who […]
1 in 5 deaths of US adults 20 to 49 is from excessive drinking, study shows
1 in 5 deaths of US adults 20 to 49 is from excessive drinking, study shows Source: https://www.cnn.com/ Madeline Holcombe November 1, 2022 A beer, glass of wine or cocktail may feel so common place that you don’t even think about pouring another, but a new study suggested it may be important for everyone to […]
Rising highway deaths drive renewed interest in DUI laws
Rising highway deaths drive renewed interest in DUI laws Alarmed by rising traffic fatalities, advocates and lawmakers in several states are taking a fresh look at toughening drunk driving laws by lowering the allowed blood alcohol concentration limit to .05. Source: read://https_pluribusnews.com/ October 5, 2022 Only Utah, which lowered it in 2018, has a .05 […]
How Big of an Issue is Alcohol Consumption for your Security Clearance?
How Big of an Issue is Alcohol Consumption for your Security Clearance? Clearance Jobs By Jillian Hamilton October 4, 2022 Nowadays, everyone loves to talk about marijuana and the security clearance. And navigating that discussion is important — especially when looking at prior use and recruiting the next generation of talent. However, many often point […]
MT: Partners in Prevention – Recognize the signs your child may be using alcohol
MT: Partners in Prevention – Recognize the signs your child may be using alcohol Havre Daily News October 4, 2022 Are you wondering if your child may have an alcohol problem? We can help you recognize the signs of alcohol abuse. An alarming 1 in 4 — 29 percent — Montana teens report drinking alcohol […]
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Resource Available
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Resource Available Clinical Advisor By Kristin Della Volpe September The rate of alcohol-related deaths increased by 40% among individuals aged 35 to 44 years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Getty Images. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has released The Healthcare Professional’s Core Resource on Alcohol (HPCR) to help clinicians integrate evidence-based […]
Alcohol Is Still the Number One Threat to Workplace Safety
Alcohol Is Still the Number One Threat to Workplace Safety Alcohol remains the most common substance abused by workers. Occupational Health & Safety By Bill Current October 3, 2022 The legalization of marijuana and its direct impact on the workplace garners a lot of attention, and rightfully so. According to the 2022 Quest Diagnostic Drug […]
WY: 39% of Fatal Crashes in Wyoming Involve Alcohol
WY: 39% of Fatal Crashes in Wyoming Involve Alcohol Laramie Live By Adlynn Jamaludin September 26, 2022 There has been quite a number of DUI cases happening around Wyoming as of late and according to QuoteWizard, 39% of Wyoming’s fatal crashes involve alcohol. The study reports that traffic fatalities are up by 20% in Wyoming, and many of those […]
Adults who misused alcohol as teens report dissatisfaction and poor health in midlife, study finds
Adults who misused alcohol as teens report dissatisfaction and poor health in midlife, study finds A Virginia Commonwealth University- and Rutgers-led study of more than 2,700 pairs of twins showed the consequences of drinking in adolescence for health can last decades. VCU News By Mary Kate Brogan September 27, 2022 Teen alcohol misuse is a […]
TX: Public Health and Safety Experts Train Law Enforcement in Underage Drinking Interventions, Breaking Up Underage Drinking Parties
TX: Public Health and Safety Experts Train Law Enforcement in Underage Drinking Interventions, Breaking Up Underage Drinking Parties Fort Bend Herald Source: PR Newswire September 28, 2022 DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Statewide public health experts Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth (TxSDY) this week hosted a training program for law enforcement from across […]