Electronic Programs Don’t Reduce Drinking in the Long Term: Study
BY JOIN TOGETHER STAFF August 5th, 2015 Electronic programs designed to curb drinking do not reduce alcohol use in the long term, a new study finds. These programs may produce small reductions in alcohol consumption in the first six months, but there is little evidence for longer-term, clinically significant effects, the researchers report in […]
Alcohol Shown to Be True Gateway Drug
Alcohol Shown to Be True Gateway Drug Source: Gazette Review Aug 4, 2015 A study that was published in the Journal of School Health in 2012, has been gaining attention this week, and this study has shown that alcohol is actually the gateway drug that leads to harder substances instead of marijuana. It […]
‘Sensible’ guide to limit alcohol use is vital
‘Sensible’ guide to limit alcohol use is vital The Scotsman By Barbara O’donnell August 4, 2015 GIVEN no level of alcohol consumption is safe, it is vital we fine-tune advice based on relative impact, says Barbara O’Donnell According to the 2013 Scottish Health Survey, adults in Scotland drink an average of 10.1 units […]
Electronic Interventions for Alcohol Misuse and Alcohol Use Disorders: A Systematic Review
Electronic Interventions for Alcohol Misuse and Alcohol Use Disorders: A Systematic Review Eureka Alert American College Of Physicians August 3, 2015 A systematic evidence review published in Annals of Internal Medicine finds that low-intensity electronic interventions may slightly reduce alcohol consumption among adults and college students, but may be ineffective for reducing binge-drinking frequency […]
United Kingdom: Binge-drinkers ignore ‘unrealistic’ alcohol guidelines: 30-year-old official limits are deemed ‘irrelevant’ by Britons who drink to excess at weekends
United Kingdom: Binge-drinkers ignore ‘unrealistic’ alcohol guidelines: 30-year-old official limits are deemed ‘irrelevant’ by Britons who drink to excess at weekends Many Brits work hard all week and binge drink at weekends, says report Drinkers find limits impractical and don’t even understand a unit of alcohol Experts who drew up limits […]
New Hampshire: N.H. among top in teenage drug and alcohol use (Excerpt)
New Hampshire: N.H. among top in teenage drug and alcohol use (Excerpt) Source: Eagle Tribune August 2, 2015 Seven percent of the state’s teenagers abuse drugs, alcohol or both, landing New Hampshire among the seven states with the largest problem, according to a newly released national study. The state otherwise ranked well […]
Hangovers could be prevented by drinking pear juice before alcohol, scientists say
Hangovers could be prevented by drinking pear juice before alcohol, scientists say Pears can keep cholesterol down, help with constipation and work as an anti-inflammatory – as well as stopping people getting so drunk Source: The Independent Andrew Griffin 3 August 2015 Drinking pear juice before starting alcohol could keep hangovers at […]
Aussies drink more alcohol despite claims to the contrary
Aussies drink more alcohol despite claims to the contrary Source: Sydney Morning Herald Amy Corderoy August 2, 2015 Drinking problem: A new study finds alcohol consumption is increasing, not decreasing as commonly believed. Australians are drinking far more alcohol today than 10 years ago, researchers have found, despite claims the nation’s alcohol […]
What alcohol does to your brain
What alcohol does to your brain Source: Fusion by Daniela Hernandez August 01, 2015 You had a few too many Manhattans. You’re less coordinated. Your reflexes aren’t as sharp as usual. Your speech is slightly slurred, but making conversation seems easier. Suddenly the dude sitting across the bar looks more like Ryan Gosling […]
The case for raising the alcohol tax, in one paragraph
The case for raising the alcohol tax, in one paragraph Source: VOX by German Lopez July 31, 2015 America has an alcohol problem – and some public health experts say the country is very much in need of an intervention. In the US, alcohol abuse causes 88,000 deaths each year, is linked to […]