Alcohol Abuse
- Drinking Higher Among Men in Low Income Neighborhoods
Does socioeconomic background make a difference when it comes to alcohol consumption? According to this Science Daily release, a study led by research Flora Matheson found that low-income neighborhood men consume more than three times as many alcoholic drinks each week as women in the same neighborhoods. Read More…
- Babies of Alcoholics Double the Average Risk for Crib Death
Babies of alcoholics are more likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study from the University of California in San Diego. The researchers found a link between increased numbers of SIDS tragedies on New Year’s Eve, a day when alcohol consumption is higher than average. Read More…
- Sweet Cravings, Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse: A Connection Emerges
Tobacco use, a tendency for alcoholism and having a strong sweet tooth – researchers now believe there may be a connection.
Tobacco has been a significant cause of death and serious health problems among women, especially in terms of certain cancers and diseases that occur more frequently than men. Compared to men that smoke, women may have faster-moving cases of lung cancer, heart disease and other cancers.
- Link Between Amphetamines and Alcohol Abuse Explored
Moderate drinkers react to amphetamines differently than light drinkers do, which may help explain why increasing the amounts of alcohol you consume increases your risk for stimulant drug abuse, according to a new study from the University of Kentucky.
Previous research indicated that drinkers are more likely to abuse stimulant drugs, including amphetamines.
- Alcohol Use Lower, Illegal Drug Use Higher Among African Americans
African Americans have lower drinking rates than other racial groups, according to a new survey from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The survey found that blacks ages 18 and older use alcohol at a rate of 44.3% compared with the national average of 55.2%
- Social Factors Can Predict and Sustain Alcohol Misuse among Older Drinkers
Social factors have consistently been implicated as a cause of vulnerability to alcohol use and abuse. The reverse is also true, in that individuals who engage in excessive drinking may alter their social context. New research on drinking among older adults has found that older adults who have more money, engage in more social activities, and whose friends approve more of drinking are more likely to engage in excessive or high-risk drinking. Science Daily reports that results will be published in the April 2010 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research and are currently available at Early View.
- Hangovers Impair Judgment in Young Adults
According to a new study, the effects of intoxication last long after booze leaves the blood, not only leaving a nasty hangover but also slowing reaction times and the ability to concentrate the next morning.
- Study Finds Alcohol Outlets Lead to Specific Problems among Youth
Prior studies have not only demonstrated a clear connection between alcohol outlets and alcohol-related problems, they have also shown that certain types of outlets are associated with different types of problem outcomes. A new study shows that a particular group, underage youth and young adults, have specific problems–injury accidents, traffic crashes, and assaults that are related to specific types of alcohol outlets–off-premise outlets, bars and restaurants.
- University of Kansas Proposes Alcohol Initiatives to Curb Abuse
The University of Kansas has been recognized for its new proposals regarding alcohol; researchers familiar with reducing alcohol use on campus have said the proposals might be effective in curbing the University’s alcohol-related problems.
- Increased Alcohol Use Leads to More Hospitalization for Men
Research from the United Kingdom found that the more alcohol men drink, the more time they spend in the hospital. The study began in the early 1970s and involved nearly 6,000 Scottish men ages 35 to 64.