Excessive alcohol use continues to be drain on American economy
Excessive alcohol use continues to be drain on American economy CDC October 15, 2015 The COST of Excessive Alcohol UseExcessive alcohol use continues to be a drain on the American economy, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Excessive drinking cost the U.S. $249 billion in 2010, […]
Making a difference: Family spreads word about disabilities, fetal alcohol syndrome
Making a difference: Family spreads word about disabilities, fetal alcohol syndrome The Montana Standard By Paula J. McGarvey October 16, 2015 MONTANA – One person can make a difference. That’s the message being spread by Craig Peterson and his adopted sons, Andrew, 22, and Michael, 21, both of whom are affected by Fetal […]
Energy drinks, alcohol, and traumatic brain injuries in adolescents
Energy drinks, alcohol, and traumatic brain injuries in adolescents Examiner By Elizabeth Kathryn Gerold-Miller October 13, 2015 General risks of energy drinks Energy drinks contain an unregulated amount of caffeine and other substances with both known and unknown pharmaceutical effects. According to a study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics , energy […]
ME: Maine bill would let drunken drivers keep license if they submit to screenings
ME: Maine bill would let drunken drivers keep license if they submit to screenings The Pendleton Times-Post The Associated Press October 14, 2015AUGUSTA, Maine — A Maine lawmaker is working on a bill that would let convicted drunken drivers keep their driver’s licenses if they submit to alcohol screenings twice a day. WMTW-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1LObOAe ) […]
Russia: Russian cities consider banning booze once a week
Russia: Russian cities consider banning booze once a week Fox 5 News (New York) October 14, 2015 MOSCOW (AP) — Some Russian officials this week are daring to think the seemingly unthinkable in the land of vodka — banning the sale of alcohol once a week in the country’s two main cities. Although […]
The most stressful job? Waitressing, say scientists
The most stressful job? Waitressing, say scientists Menial jobs like waitressing are far more stressful than professions like medicine or architecture, says scientists, as they warn of stroke risk Source: The Telegraph By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor 14 Oct 2015 Ask anyone to name the most stressful professions and they might guess […]
Restaurant drink orders decline
Restaurant drink orders decline Source: Food Business News by Monica Watrous 10/13/2015 Consumers are ordering fewer beverages in restaurants. Drink orders have declined 4%, or 2 billion servings, over a five-year period, according to new research from The NPD Group, Chicago. Behind the trend are changing tastes and cost consciousness, NPD said. […]
BrewDog lets world’s strongest canned beer loose on the market
BrewDog lets world’s strongest canned beer loose on the market Source: OLN By Mathew Lyons 14 October, 2015 BrewDog, Scotland’s leading independent brewery, has launched what it believes is the world’s strongest canned beer. Black-Eyed King Imp is a Russian Imperial Stout inspired by the flavours Vietnamese coffee. It has an ABV […]
Alcohol addiction: the truth about this deadly disease
Alcohol addiction: the truth about this deadly disease Source: The Examiner October 12, 2015 A study by the National Institutes of Health reports that one in three Americans suffers from Alcohol Use Disorder, but only 20 percent seek AUD treatment. We look at what is driving these staggering stats and how alcoholism is […]
Study Suggests Breakthrough in Tackling Alcoholism – Normalizing Dopamine Levels in the Brain Can Reduce Alcohol Cravings, Study Shows
Study Suggests Breakthrough in Tackling Alcoholism – Normalizing Dopamine Levels in the Brain Can Reduce Alcohol Cravings, Study Shows?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” / More than 16 million adults in the U.S. have an alcohol-use disorder Source: WSJ By Gautam Naik Oct. 14, 2015 Scientists have shown that a drug […]