People are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if there are more of them available than alcoholic drinks, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.
Higher alcohol consumption was shown to be associated with an increased risk of having a stroke or developing peripheral artery disease, according to new research published today in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, an American Heart Association journal.
On April 15, the FDA issued a new guidance addressing the compounding of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to further assist pharmacists in state-licensed pharmacies, federal facilities, and registered outsourcing facilities.
Dr. Yolanda Evans and social worker Erik Schlocker of Seattle Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic bring you this post as part of our Supporting Mental Wellness and Family Life During COVID-19 efforts.
An unforeseen consequence of normalization of marijuana use is that adolescents and adults of childbearing age are increasingly engaged in a practice of Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabinoid (SAC) use, or co-ingestion.
As the novel coronavirus epidemic continues, horrific stories have been reported of children becoming sick from drinking hand sanitizers.
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of changes in our daily lives. We are social distancing, staying home and unable to dine out at restaurants. It can be easy to slip into unhealthy eating habits during this stay-at-home period, but with a little thought and preparation, maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t have to be a chore.
A new digital tracking tool on the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) website helps make people aware of potentially dangerous drinking habits while in quarantine.
Many women are bearing a financial cost for alcohol consumption, even when they don’t drink, according to new research led by La Trobe University’s Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR).
Spending habits have changed a lot since the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. In addition to groceries, cleaning supplies, and toilet paper, Americans are (unsurprisingly) stocking up on booze.