Smartphone apps could help reduce alcohol consumption among college-age drinkers
Smartphone apps could help reduce alcohol consumption among college-age drinkers News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. December 16, 2021 Smartphone apps to track blood alcohol abound, but until now had little evidence to show they help manage drinking in young adults. A new University of Florida study shows that heavy drinkers […]
A toast to mindful drinking this holiday season!
A toast to mindful drinking this holiday season! Healthy Alcohol Marketplace By Pamela S. Erickson December 16, 2021 The holidays can put people in situations where they might drink more alcohol than other times of the year. Some may be inclined to overdo it to cope with the stress of a family gathering, or a […]
A toast to mindful drinking this holiday season!
A toast to mindful drinking this holiday season! Source: Public Action Management December 16, 2021 The holidays can put people in situations where they might drink more alcohol than other times of the year. Some may be inclined to overdo it to cope with the stress of a family gathering, or a socially awkward office […]
States warn about age verification violations
States warn about age verification violations Source: https://www.avalara.com/ Gail Cole December 15, 2021 Beverage alcohol sellers are required to verify the age of consumers to ensure alcohol doesn’t fall into the hands of minors, and states are on the lookout for businesses that fail to verify age in the proper way. Age verification requirements for […]
Teen Drug and Alcohol Use Have Fallen Dramatically During the Pandemic
Teen Drug and Alcohol Use Have Fallen Dramatically During the Pandemic Source: https://time.com/ December 15, 2021 Teenage drug, alcohol and nicotine use declined dramatically from 2020 to 2021, according to the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse’s (NIDA) annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey. Overall, the drop-off in illicit drug use was the most significant […]
URI professors build alcohol intervention program for First Nation groups
URI professors build alcohol intervention program for First Nation groups The Westerly Sun By Patrick Luce, URI Communications December 12, 2021 KINGSTON — Two University of Rhode Island psychology professors are partnering with one First Nation community in Canada to develop and test a novel alcohol intervention for First Nation groups — helping alleviate at […]
Women are more likely to crave alcohol than men when stressed, new study reveals
Women are more likely to crave alcohol than men when stressed, new study reveals Stress may make women more likely than men to crave alcohol, experts suggest Both men and women go heavy on the booze after being put under pressure Yet women tend to want a drink before men, who usually start only when […]
What is alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
What is alcoholic cardiomyopathy? Excessive alcohol consumption can damage the heart and lead to a condition called alcoholic cardiomyopathy. How common is this alcoholic cardiomyopathy, and what are the symptoms? Patient Authored by Amberley Davis · Reviewed by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE December 9, 2021 What is alcoholic cardiomyopathy? “Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disease of […]
Which Seniors Are Starting to Binge Drink More: Men or Women?
Which Seniors Are Starting to Binge Drink More: Men or Women? — Pre-pandemic data show how trends have changed over time for older population MedPage by Kara Grant, Enterprise & Investigative Writer December 8, 2021 In recent years, binge drinking among older folks increased for men but stayed flat for women, an analysis of National Survey […]
Pernod Ricard USA and Partner Organizations Launch Comprehensive “Safe Night” Program Aimed at Reducing Alcohol Misuse
Pernod Ricard USA and Partner Organizations Launch Comprehensive “Safe Night” Program Aimed at Reducing Alcohol Misuse Pilot Program – Developed In Collaboration with Responsibility.Org, 24HourDallas and Safe Night LLC – Targeted for Expansion Into Other U.S. Cities Yahoo! Finance PRNewswire December 8, 2021 NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pernod Ricard USA is pleased […]