Underage Drinking Levels Off In 2020, But With Substantial Progress Over The Long-Term
Underage Drinking Levels Off In 2020, But With Substantial Progress Over The Long-Term Source: Responsibility.org December 16, 2020 The prevalence of underage drinking did not significantly change in 2020 for American teens, according to the just released 2020 Monitoring the Future survey. While fewer American teens are consuming alcohol underage, the longer-term declines noted over […]
IA: Increased alcohol sales come with costs for Iowans
IA: Increased alcohol sales come with costs for Iowans Increased sales and money in the general fund does little for Iowans unless we reduce the societal costs of drinking in this state. Des Moines Register By Stacie Schroeder, Iowa View contributor December 18, 2020 We know that spirits consumption, both for adults and youth, is […]
Start The Conversation Before School Starts – Talking To Your College-Bound Teen About Alcohol Use
Start The Conversation Before School Starts – Talking To Your College-Bound Teen About Alcohol Use News Release August 11, 2022 Lincoln – As your teenager heads off to college, have one of the most important talks you’ll have with your child: the danger of using alcohol. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism […]
Harms of alcohol in different age groups
Harms of alcohol in different age groups BMJ 2022; 378 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1979 (Published 10 August 2022)Cite this as: BMJ 2022;378:o1979 The BMJ August 10, 2022 Concern should be focused on older drinkers “Our message is simple: young people should not drink, but older people may benefit from drinking small amounts,”1 was the eye catching conclusion of a recent study from the […]
What are zero alcohol drinks?
What are zero alcohol drinks? Alcohol and Drug Foundation August 11, 2022 AUSTRALIA – ‘Zero alcohol drinks is essentially marketing terminology for ‘products mimicking alcohol, which can be defined as: A beverage containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) that features the branding of established alcohol companies, and/or is designed to imitate the flavour, […]
Harms of alcohol in different age groups
Harms of alcohol in different age groups BMJ 2022; 378 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1979 (Published 10 August 2022)Cite this as: BMJ 2022;378:o1979 The BMJ August 10, 2022 Concern should be focused on older drinkers “Our message is simple: young people should not drink, but older people may benefit from drinking small amounts,”1 was the eye catching conclusion of a recent study from the […]
Exceeding weekly alcohol recommendations linked to short chromosomes
Exceeding weekly alcohol recommendations linked to short chromosomes Regions of repetitive DNA sequence called telomeres cap our chromosomes, with shorter telomeres being linked to Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and heart disease Source: https://www.newscientist.com/ August 8, 2022 Consuming 17 or more units of alcohol a week, just beyond the UK’s recommended upper limit, has been linked with […]
The lies we tell ourselves about drinking
The lies we tell ourselves about drinking If that evening ‘stress-relieving’ glass of wine (or three) is now a daily fixture, it might be time for some sober truths Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ August 8, 2022 Apologies if you are reading this with a glass of something restorative in one hand, but last week, two new studies […]
5 Things Women Can Do To Make Sure They Are Safe When They Go Out Drinking
5 Things Women Can Do To Make Sure They Are Safe When They Go Out Drinking ScoopWhoop By Raashi Dev August 8, 2022 I wish we lived in a perfect world where women didn’t have to watch their backs every two seconds. But this isn’t a rosy utopia: our women are in a state of […]
Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases Is A Silent Killer: 5 Tips To Help Your Liver Live Longer
Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases Is A Silent Killer: 5 Tips To Help Your Liver Live Longer One of the most common causes of liver disease is alcohol consumption, which acts as a silent killer and slowly affects liver function. The HealthSite.com Written by Satata Karmakar August 8, 2022 The liver is the second largest organ in […]