Heavy drinkers develop behavioral tolerance to alcohol over time on some fine motor tasks, but not on more complex tasks, according to a study led by a Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System researcher.
- Dangers Of Drinking Alcohol In College: Underage Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Body, Mind, And Reputation
Drinking and college go hand-in-hand, and although drinking alcohol is illegal for most college students in the U.S., about four out of five college students admit to it.
It is common knowledge that the drinking age in the United States is 21. However, by age 13, one third of boys and about one fourth of girls have tasted alcohol. Even scarier, excessive alcohol consumption leads to more than 4,300 deaths annually among people under 21.
Analysis of national data indicated that in 2014, one in three binge drinkers was asked about alcohol use and one in six were advised by a clinician to reduce their alcohol use.
A bill to add alcohol-related overdoses to Rhode Island's Good Samaritan Act is moving forward. The law currently provides legal protections for those who seek medical help for someone who has overdosed on drugs. The bill was passed by the Senate last night and now goes to the House where companion legislation has been introduced.
Description | As many as 70% of children in foster care have neurological impairments that may be traced back to prenatal alcohol exposure, including intellectual and learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, difficulty with judgment and reasoning, and many others. 80% of children in foster care have not been properly diagnosed and, as a result, may not receive appropriate treatment and may experience multiple placements.
If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate Thirsty Thursday, here’s a science-backed excuse: having a drink may reduce your risk of heart disease
PISCATAWAY, NJ - People who mix highly caffeinated energy drinks with their alcoholic beverages may be at increased risk for injury, according to a review in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
If you drink more alcohol than you want to or should, you're not alone. A nationwide survey by the National Institutes of Health found that 28 percent of adults in the U.S. are heavy drinkers or drink more than is recommended.