When “Help” is Harmful
When “Help” is Harmful Source: Public Action Management By Pamela S. Erickson April 27, 2022 You’ve heard the admonition: “First, do no harm.” It originally applied to doctors via the Hippocratic Oath. But, today it’s a fairly standard warning about a lot of things. It is especially applicable to dramatic changes to alcohol regulations in […]
Responsibility goes along with drinking
Responsibility goes along with drinking The Daily Item Cindy O. Herman For The Daily Item April 26, 2022 Movies sometimes portray getting drunk as a humorous rite of young adult life, but hospital and college officials witness what happens when excessive drinking leads to drunk driving, casual sex or other problems. Officials are looking for […]
Understanding the Three-Tier System of Alcohol Distribution
Understanding the Three-Tier System of Alcohol Distribution Source: https://vinepair.com/ April 25, 2022 After Prohibition was repealed in 1933, the U.S. needed a new way to regulate the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcohol. The new system would ideally help manage consumer consumption and simplify government tax collections on alcohol. With these concerns in mind, the […]
DRINKING ALCOHOL AS A TEENAGER COULD HAVE LASTING EFFECTS ON METABOLISM, STUDY SUGGESTS
DRINKING ALCOHOL AS A TEENAGER COULD HAVE LASTING EFFECTS ON METABOLISM, STUDY SUGGESTS Source: http://www.newsweek.com/ BY KASHMIRA GANDER 7/2/18 Drinking alcohol as a teenager could negatively affect an individual’s metabolism, a study has found. Researchers found even drinking in moderation can have a negative affect on how the body generates energy. The work built on […]
Can drinking too much alcohol cause a heart attack? (excerpt)
Can drinking too much alcohol cause a heart attack? (excerpt) Medical News Today Written by Hana Ames Medically reviewed by Dr. Payal Kohli, M.D., FACC April 19, 2022 A heart attack is a medical emergency that results from the interruption of blood flow to the heart. Excessive alcohol use has associations with an increased risk […]
How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? (excerpt) Where you need to draw the line HealthEssentials April 20, 2022 Even when we have the best of intentions, we can tend to overindulge in … well, everything. Whether it’s a second helping of dinner, snacking on sweets or a venti-sized coffee, we often go a little too […]
How alcohol-related deaths have changed in every state over the past two decades
How alcohol-related deaths have changed in every state over the past two decades Rome News-Tribune By Eliza Siegel Apr 12, 2022 Over the last 20 years, a disturbing trend emerged: All 50 states have seen a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths. Only Washington D.C. saw a decrease in death rates. Besides more obvious alcohol-related deaths […]
April vacation scavenger hunt teaches about Scituate history; alcohol prevention
April vacation scavenger hunt teaches about Scituate history; alcohol prevention The Valley Breeze By Jacquelyn Moorehead, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer April 14, 2022 SCITUATE, MA – Scituate students and residents are encouraged to spend April vacation participating in the Scituate Spring Selfie Scavenger Hunt, where players can use clues to find historic sites, […]
Australia: Research commissioned into alcohol availability and domestic violence
Australia: Research commissioned into alcohol availability and domestic violence The Mandarin By Tom Ravlic April 19, 2022 The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority in New South Wales has commissioned research to determine what links exist between the availability of alcohol and domestic violence. Philip Crawford, the chair of the liquor and gaming regulator, said the […]
Prescription meds and alcohol — what are the risks?
Prescription meds and alcohol — what are the risks? Alcohol and Drug Foundation April 19, 2022 If you plan to drink alcohol while taking prescription medications, it’s important to know the risks. Our liver breaks down the medications we take. But, drinking alcohol can interfere with this as alcohol is also processed by the liver.1 […]