CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION — U.S. adults consumed more than 17 billion binge drinks in 2015, or about 470 binge drinks per binge drinker, according to a first-of-its-kind study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Non-communicable diseases are often associated with our behavior; tobacco remains the poster child and efforts at reduction in its use has provided lessons on how to affect similar change for other health concerns.
Summary: Repeated binge drinking activates genes in an area of the brain linked to addiction differently in males and females.
Results from a recent analysis reveal that the availability of alcohol associated with turning 21 years old may have relatively large effects on risky behaviors, especially in men. The findings are published in Contemporary Economic Policy.
American River College ranked fifth deadliest in the nation for alcohol-related car crashes with 87 reported fatalities between 2012 and 2016, according to a recent data analysis by Cheap Car Insurance.
The United States receives tremendous benefits from public health spending — with far more value per dollar than with most other types of health care spending.We reviewed those benefits in a recent article, suggesting that more such spending should be considered.
Washington, DC - The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) announced today that event registration is open for the next National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), to be held on Jan. 22-27, 2019.
A baby is born into the world taking that first breath. But soon after, it is discovered the baby is small and not eating well. On his second day of life, he develops seizures and is transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
WASHINGTON, Ohio – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown announced Wednesday that the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has awarded a $125,000 grant to the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition to address the county’s drug crisis and prevent substance abuse in youth.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) announced today that event registration is open for the next National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), to be held on Jan. 22-27, 2019.