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- Computer use linked to teenage drinking
The findings of a new study show that there might be a link between the amount of time teenagers spend using computers and their use of alcohol. more...
- Ways for teenagers to have a safe prom
As prom approaches, both parents and teenagers should take certain precautions to make sure this special night is not memorable for the wrong reasons. more...
- Combining alcohol and energy drinks may lead to risky behavior
Mixed drinks are nothing new. However, it is what is being mixed that has many concerned. In a recent study, researchers set out to identify the dangers posed by alcohol alone, versus alcohol that is combined with energy drinks. more...
- Adult-supervised drinking may be lead to alcohol-related problems in teenagers
Some parents feel that underage drinking is safe as long as adolescents are being supervised by adults. The results of a recent study reveal that this type of thinking may actually increase the likelihood of alcohol-related problems later in life. more...
- Early education may keep students away from alcohol
Excessive alcohol consumption in a short period of time is known as binge drinking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though 70 percent of these episodes involve individuals over the age of 26, many adolescents also engage in this harmful behavior. more...
- Alcohol use linked to impulsive decision-making
A dependence on alcohol is often associated with impulsive behavior. However, based on the findings of a new study, researchers believe that this form of behavior may be connected to functional anomalies in the brain. more...
- Alcohol's effects can linger one day after drinking
Consuming excessive amounts of alcohol may have a negative impact on an individual's job performance one day after they have been drinking, according to the results of two recent studies. more...
- Parental alcohol use disorders may be passed on to offspring
Though many factors can influence one's drinking habits, new research has revealed that individuals whose parents had alcohol use disorders (AUD) may be at risk of developing the same condition. more...
- Study: Gene variation linked to alcoholism
Individuals who have a genetic variation may be at a higher risk of developing an addiction to alcohol, according to the results of a recent study. more...
- Binge drinking may impact brain development at a critical time
Adolescents make up the majority of binge drinkers, according to the results of recent surveys. This is troubling, as alcohol can lead to neurological changes during a period of time when the brain is still developing. more...
- Gambling increases during the teenage years
Teenagers may be more likely to develop an addiction to gambling instead of alcohol, according to new research findings. more...
- Gene variation may leave male children vulnerable to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Researchers from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine recently set out to learn why some offspring of mothers who drank during pregnancy develop fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, while others do not. They found that the answer may lie within a mom's genes. more...
- Opposite-sex friendship affects adolescent boys and girls in different ways
Recent research may provide good advice for parents of adolescent girls. The results of a new study reveal that females who befriend males at a young age may be more likely to engage in substance abuse. more...
- Binge drinking during teen years can lead to problems in the future
Young adults who engage in binge drinking during late adolescence may be setting themselves up for problems in the future, according to a report that appears in the journal Public Library of Science Medicine. more...
- Drinking problems in teen years may indicate alcoholism in the future
Researchers frequently use the Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI) as an assessment tool to detect drinking-related problems in adolescents and teenagers. more...
- Binge drinking can lead to heart problems, study shows
A paper written by members of the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research reports that binge drinking can lead to heart problems such as atrial fibrillation, a common condition in which there is an abnormal heartbeat. more...
- Programs and public health policies that target alcohol may reduce costs and deaths associated with drinking
Researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto report that programs and public health policies may be able to reduce the burden of alcoholism for Canadians. more...
- Alcohol and drug addicts may stay sober by helping others, study finds
Participating in community service may have a healing effect that enables alcohol and substance addicts to sober up, according to a study conducted at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. more...
- Report reveals implications of teen car crashes
A national research report that was released from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm Insurance Companies has revealed that teen driver crashes have far-reaching consequences that go beyond the victims' friends and families. more...
- Marin Institute releases bill to restrict caffeinated alcoholic beverages
The Marin Institute recently released model state legislation to expand the federal ban that was placed on seven caffeinated alcoholic beverages by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). more...
- Nearly half of fans leaving sporting events have positive blood alcohol levels, study finds
Professional sports games may be a danger zone when it comes to consuming too much alcohol, according to a study conducted by University of Minnesota researchers. more...
- Scientists link gene to binge drinking in adolescents
Researchers from Radboud University in the Netherlands set out to determine why adolescents frequently engage in alcohol abuse and whether there may be a genetic component for this behavior. more...
- Alcohol dependence may have implications for marriage
A new study that will be released in the April issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research has revealed that alcohol dependence may be a strong predictor of delays in marriage and early separation. more...
- Heavy drinking is associated with development of dementia later in life
Although it is common knowledge that drinking alcohol can significantly impair and cause harm to a teenager's judgment, a new study reveals that excessive consumption can lead to dementia later in life. more...
- Many alcohol-related deaths and injuries still occurring, Pennsylvania police say
According to Pennsylvania Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski, a total of 11 people were killed and 220 others were injured in car accidents that occurred during the four day New Year's holiday driving period. more...
- Participating in alcohol recovery programs may benefit incarcerated females
A new study that will be released in the March 2011 issue of the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research has revealed that participating in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program can yield a positive outcome for many incarcerated women who are addicted to drinking. more...
- Increasing the cost of alcohol may reduce mortality and risky behavior
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health, increasing the cost of beer, wine and hard liquor may significantly reduce the rates of a multitude of alcohol-related deaths, diseases and injuries. more...
- Alcoholism may be difficult to recover from due to elevated stress hormone
The rate of teenage alcohol abuse is still high, and many parents are concerned about the long-term effects of drinking on their children. In addition to potential health complications, students who drink are at risk for alcoholism. more...
- Study finds that harmful effects of alcohol may induce relapse
According to a new study that will be published in the December issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, drinking alcohol can raise the levels of stress hormones in the blood. more...