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Study reveals marijuana's potential effects in individuals at high risk for psychotic disorder

Marijuana may bring on temporary paranoia and other psychosis-related effects in individuals at high risk of developing a psychotic disorder, finds a preliminary study from researchers at Columbia University Medical Center.

14 Sep 2017

Traumatic brain injuries in kids could be risk-factor for alcohol abuse in later life

Researchers at Ohio State University have surveyed previous studies to investigate the relationship between traumatic brain injuries and alcohol abuse.

14 Aug 2017

Undocumented immigrants do not increase prevalence of drug, alcohol crimes and deaths in the U.S.

Despite being saddled with many factors associated with drug and alcohol problems, undocumented immigrants are not increasing the prevalence of drug and alcohol crimes and deaths in the United States, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health.

1 Aug 2017

Arlington County Police Department to launch new initiative aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm

Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) is pleased to announce that the Arlington County Police Department will soon be launching the Arlington Restaurant Initiative (ARI), which focuses on early intervention and training for restaurant staff.

29 Jul 2017

Medicaid proves a lifeline for clients of crisis pregnancy centers

When Taylor Merendo moved to Bloomington, Ind., nearly two years ago, fleeing an abusive marriage, she needed help.

27 Jul 2017

Study examines prevalence, types of secondhand harm from alcohol among college undergraduates

It's no secret that university life often includes alcohol use, which can sometimes cause harm. Yet harm can also extend beyond the drinker, such as "secondhand harm" that is caused by intoxicated people: accidents or domestic, physical, or sexual violence; interrupted sleep or property destruction; and arguments, problems with relationships, or financial problems.

25 Jul 2017

Western University neuroscientist launches world's largest sleep-and-cognition study

Renowned Western University neuroscientist Adrian Owen has launched the world's largest sleep-and-cognition study to help researchers learn the effects on our brains of sleep and sleep deprivation.

27 Jun 2017

Study reveals neurobehavioral impact of chronic alcohol-vapor exposure during adolescence

The developmental period from adolescence to adulthood is accompanied by a greater vulnerability to addictions – including alcohol use disorders – than is seen in other periods of life.

15 Jun 2017

Risky behavior could lead to more stress, worse PTSD symptoms

Researchers with the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System found that engaging in risky behavior--itself a symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder--could in turn lead to worse PTSD symptoms.

14 Jun 2017

Alcohol may change personality less than we think, say researchers

In a study published in Clinical Psychological Science, people typically reported a personality change between their sober and drunken state, yet observers watching from the outside noticed less of a change, with the only exception being increased extraversion among drinkers.

16 May 2017

Survey finds nearly 60% of seniors using cell phones while driving

The distracted driving habits of young drivers have received a lot of media attention, with reports of Snapchatting, tweeting, texting and other dangerous behaviors. However, there has been a lack of data on whether seniors also engage in these behaviors behind the wheel.

21 Apr 2017

Study investigates differences between heavy and light drinkers

Heavy drinkers develop behavioral tolerance to alcohol over time on some fine motor tasks, but not on more complex tasks, according to a study led by a Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System researcher. While heavy drinkers showed less impairment than light drinkers on a rote fine motor test over time, they did not perform better on a test involving more short-term memory, motor speed, and more complex cognitive processing.

14 Apr 2017

Intoxication News and Research

Study reveals marijuana's potential effects in individuals at high risk for psychotic disorder

Traumatic brain injuries in kids could be risk-factor for alcohol abuse in later life

Undocumented immigrants do not increase prevalence of drug, alcohol crimes and deaths in the U.S.

Arlington County Police Department to launch new initiative aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm

Medicaid proves a lifeline for clients of crisis pregnancy centers

Study examines prevalence, types of secondhand harm from alcohol among college undergraduates

Western University neuroscientist launches world's largest sleep-and-cognition study

Study reveals neurobehavioral impact of chronic alcohol-vapor exposure during adolescence

Risky behavior could lead to more stress, worse PTSD symptoms

Alcohol may change personality less than we think, say researchers

Survey finds nearly 60% of seniors using cell phones while driving

Study investigates differences between heavy and light drinkers

Veterans treated for schizophrenia less likely to use alcohol than general population, study finds

Study finds decrease in sexual violence perpetration and victimization among high school students

Scientists develop in vitro stem cell-based bioassay for detecting biological activity of BoNTs

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

'Friendship Bench' approach holds potential to improve lives of people with mental health problems

Study explores link between feeding behavior and alcohol consumption

Adding sugar to alcoholic beverages may help reduce risk of alcohol-related harm, study finds

Study reveals mechanism that regulates fluid intake in the body to prevent fatal water intoxication

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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