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Study highlights the need for systematic improvements in care for intoxicated minors

Alcohol and other drug intoxication in minors is a public health challenge. European surveys reveal that schoolchildren start drinking alcohol at an average age of 12, and a third of Spanish 14 to 18 year-olds admit to binge drinking ─ consuming five or more drinks per occasion ─ within the last month.

28 Aug 2019

Alzheimer's drug reverses brain damage in rats exposed to alcohol during adolescence

A drug used to slow cognitive decline in adults with Alzheimer's disease appears to reverse brain inflammation and neuron damage in rats exposed to alcohol during adolescence.

20 Aug 2019

Depression, marijuana use, and alcohol abuse raise relapse risk among former smokers

The prevalence of depression, cannabis use, and alcohol abuse increased among former smokers from 2005 to 2016 in the U.S., according to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

20 Aug 2019

Binge drinking may cause more damage to women than men

Alcohol consumption is a major cause of chronic liver disease in the United States, and binge drinking is emerging as a significant contributor to liver injury.

19 Aug 2019

Binge drinking trends among senior citizens between 2015 and 2017

A new study has been published which focuses on binge drinking behavior among senior citizens and has revealed some interesting facts.

1 Aug 2019

Research shows dramatically rising ED visits related to alcohol

New research shows dramatically rising visits to emergency departments (ED) related to alcohol, especially for women, with a 175% increase in alcohol-related visits from young people aged 25 to 29.

22 Jul 2019

Sobering up: In an alcohol-soaked nation, more seek booze-free social spaces

Not far from the Anheuser-Busch brewery, Joshua Grigaitis fills a cooler with bottles and cans in one of the city's oldest bars.

8 Jul 2019

Study finds increase in cigarette smoking among minority teens after college affirmative action bans

Self-reported rates of cigarette smoking increased in minority 11th and 12th graders after affirmative action bans were implemented in their state, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Atheendar Venkataramani of the University of Pennsylvania, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 20 Jun 2019

College affirmative action bans may increase smoking rates among minority high school students

College affirmative action bans may adversely affect the health of underrepresented minority high school students, according to the results of a new study from researchers at Penn Medicine.

19 Jun 2019

Cheaper supersized 'alcopops' a serious risk for underage drinkers

Experts have warned that alcopops are posing a new threat to underage drinkers. These alcopops are ready-to-drink flavoured alcoholic drinks that contain more alcohol than usual, they warn.

12 Jun 2019

Strong family and school connections help prevent transgender youth from substance use

Strong family and school connections are helping prevent transgender youth from smoking cigarettes and using marijuana, even among those targeted by violence.

11 Jun 2019

Attention: Over forties face unnecessarily high risk of alcohol-related adverse drug reactions

People who drink alcohol while using medications that interact with it are higher risk of harm from overdose, falls, and traffic accidents.

29 May 2019

Positive link found between anxiety during childhood, adolescence with later alcohol use disorders

In an Addiction analysis of relevant published studies, investigators found some evidence for a positive association between anxiety during childhood and adolescence with later alcohol use disorders.

20 Mar 2019

Family-based prevention program to reduce alcohol use among older teens

A recently released publication in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, "Prevention of Alcohol Use in Older Teens: A Randomized Trial of an Online Family Prevention Program" reveals successful results for an on-line, family-based prevention program, Smart Choices 4 Teens, which is designed to reduce alcohol use among 16 and 17-year old teens.

18 Mar 2019

Binge Drinking News and Research

Study highlights the need for systematic improvements in care for intoxicated minors

Alzheimer's drug reverses brain damage in rats exposed to alcohol during adolescence

Depression, marijuana use, and alcohol abuse raise relapse risk among former smokers

Binge drinking may cause more damage to women than men

Binge drinking trends among senior citizens between 2015 and 2017

Research shows dramatically rising ED visits related to alcohol

Sobering up: In an alcohol-soaked nation, more seek booze-free social spaces

Study finds increase in cigarette smoking among minority teens after college affirmative action bans

College affirmative action bans may increase smoking rates among minority high school students

Cheaper supersized 'alcopops' a serious risk for underage drinkers

Strong family and school connections help prevent transgender youth from substance use

Attention: Over forties face unnecessarily high risk of alcohol-related adverse drug reactions

Positive link found between anxiety during childhood, adolescence with later alcohol use disorders

Family-based prevention program to reduce alcohol use among older teens

Global study highlights growing inequality in adolescent health

Adolescent binge drinking may raise risk for anxiety later in life

Study tracks drinking habits of new parents

Binge drinking in adolescence causes lasting changes in emotional center of brain

Vaping surges among American teenagers says new report

America's teens report dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just one year

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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