NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun News Release By National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism May 25, 2022 BETHESDA, Md., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking […]
Individual Attitudes Toward Heavy Alcohol Use Is a Key Predictor of College Student Drinking
Individual Attitudes Toward Heavy Alcohol Use Is a Key Predictor of College Student Drinking External factors such as peer pressure and a desire to conform may not be as influential as once believed, Rutgers study finds Newswise By Rutgers University-New Brunswick May 24, 2022 Newswise — Personal attitudes toward heavy alcohol consumption may be a […]
What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Alcohol On An Empty Stomach
What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Alcohol On An Empty Stomach Tasting Table By Cyrena Gourdeau May 15, 2022 Humans have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years. Consider, traces of 13,000 year-old beer in present-day Israel may just prove the location of the world’s oldest brewery (via the American Association for the […]
Binge Drinking Has a Powerful Impact on the Adolescent Brain
Binge Drinking Has a Powerful Impact on the Adolescent Brain Neuroscience News Source: University at Buffalo May 16, 2022 Summary: Adolescent binge drinking has vast functional implications on the developing brain, researchers report. Binge drinking decreases function in areas responsible for sensory, motor, memory, and cognitive processes. Binge drinking is the most common, costly and deadly […]
U.S. traffic deaths reached a 16-year high in 2021, according to government estimates
U.S. traffic deaths reached a 16-year high in 2021, according to government estimates Source: https://www.cnbc.com/ May 17, 2022 KEY POINTS NHTSA, a federal vehicle safety watchdog, estimates 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, a 10.5% increase from 2020. The deaths include pedestrians, cyclists and others who may have died during a […]
When to Stop Serving Alcohol and Refuse Service
When to Stop Serving Alcohol and Refuse Service Safeguard your business, employees, and customers by implementing regular and recurring service training. FSR By Shelby Blundell May 16, 2022 Restaurants and bars face unique risks and complexities. As an alcohol-serving establishment, your business can be especially vulnerable to legal challenges. It is crucial that your bartenders […]
Study: Young Adults’ Consumption of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Other Substances Fell Following Marijuana Legalization
Study: Young Adults’ Consumption of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Other Substances Fell Following Marijuana Legalization Source: https://norml.org/ May 17, 2022 Retail cannabis sales are associated with decreases in the use of alcohol, cigarettes, and pain medications by young adults, according to data published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Researchers with the University of Washington assessed trends […]
One-third of Georgians admit to drinking on the job during pandemic
One-third of Georgians admit to drinking on the job during pandemic Alcoholism, drugs contributing to decline in workforce A new study about addiction reveals another health hazard that presented itself during the COVID-19 pandemic: addiction. Source: https://www.wsbtv.com/ May 17X, 2022 Are alcohol and drugs to blame for a quarter of the labor force decline? The […]
Delivery services possibly making it easier for minors to purchase alcohol
Delivery services possibly making it easier for minors to purchase alcohol Source: https://kimatv.com/ May 15, 2022 Delivery services made getting food and other items extremely convenient during the pandemic, but now, they may be making it easier for minors to purchase alcohol. Even though third party apps like Door Dash and Insta Cart require an […]
New NIAAA site helps clinicians navigate alcohol and patient health
New NIAAA site helps clinicians navigate alcohol and patient health NIAAA May 10, 2022 A new online resource will help healthcare professionals and practices improve care for people whose alcohol consumption may be impacting their health. Recognizing alcohol’s contribution to over 200 diseases and conditions will improve clinicians’ ability to serve their patients. The Healthcare Professional’s […]