Virgin Islands: Health Ministry Launches Campaign To Reduce Alcohol Use
Virgin Islands: Health Ministry Launches Campaign To Reduce Alcohol Use Press Release Ministry of Health & Social Development October 12, 2021 Residents of the Virgin Islands are being challenged to “Go Sober for October” following the launch of a campaign to reduce the harmful use of alcohol Territory-wide. The First Annual Dry October campaign was […]
Russia: Drunk drivers will risk a lifetime ban from driving, Russia has warned, in a new effort to reduce the number of fatalities on the country’s roadways.
Russia: Drunk drivers will risk a lifetime ban from driving, Russia has warned, in a new effort to reduce the number of fatalities on the country’s roadways. Brinkwire By Jonathan Edwards October 13, 2021 Moscow’s Kommersant reported on Tuesday, during a meeting of the government commission on road safety, that Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Marat […]
Another Round? What Really Happens When You Microdose Alcohol
Another Round? What Really Happens When You Microdose Alcohol IFLS By Harry Sumnall October 12, 2021 In Danish director Thomas Vinterberg’s latest film, Another Round, friends Martin, Tommy, Peter and Nikolaj agree to conduct a little experiment: they will stay moderately drunk throughout the day to see how it affects their social and professional performance. The […]
Nebraska program helping colleges prevent substance abuse
Nebraska program helping colleges prevent substance abuse Nebraska Today by Alyssa Amen | NUtech Ventures October 6, 2021 Parties all night. Sleeping all day. Optional class attendance. Incoming students may have misconceptions about their college experience — including how often their peers are using drugs and alcohol. An online program is using student-generated data to […]
Georgia State Researchers receive $3.3 million to test novel intervention for preventing binge drinking and sexual assault
Georgia State Researchers receive $3.3 million to test novel intervention for preventing binge drinking and sexual assault News Release Georgia State University October 5, 2021 ATLANTA – Researchers at Georgia State’s School of Public Health have been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study a novel […]
Pandemic increased drinking: How to talk about it at work
Pandemic increased drinking: How to talk about it at work HR Morning By Rachel Mucha October 6, 2021 The past year and a half have been incredibly stressful and isolating for most people, and it’s no surprise many turned to alcohol to help cope. According to a study done by the National Institutes of Health, […]
NY: Survey: New Yorkers tend to ‘blackout’ more than national average when it comes to drinking
NY: Survey: New Yorkers tend to ‘blackout’ more than national average when it comes to drinking My Twien Tiers by Jack Summers October 6, 2021 NEW YORK (NEWS10) — Many people enjoy the occasional drink while celebrating with friends, relaxing after a long week or when going out. Although, when it comes to balance, a […]
Researchers slam 2019 study that said alcohol intake should be ‘zero’
Researchers slam 2019 study that said alcohol intake should be ‘zero’ (Additional Coverage) Source: https://nypost.com/ By Hannah Sparks October 6, 2021 Cheers to this new research. The jury has long been out – and in, and out and in again – over whether any amount of alcohol is safe to drink. And while many would […]
History of alcohol offenses associated with higher suicide risk for men who bought handguns
History of alcohol offenses associated with higher suicide risk for men who bought handguns UC Davis Health October 7, 2021 (SACRAMENTO) – Access to firearms is a known risk factor for suicide, but new research from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP) finds that, among handgun purchasers, those with a history of alcohol […]
Unhealthy Alcohol Use Raises Mortality Rate in Cirrhosis Patients
Unhealthy Alcohol Use Raises Mortality Rate in Cirrhosis Patients The most severe outcomes occurred in patients with a history of unhealthy alcohol use. HCP Live Kenny Walter October 7, 2021 Alcohol use is directly tied to mortality rates and other negative liver disease outcomes for patients with cirrhosis. Among the negative effects of alcohol use […]