Posts tagged with ‘alcohol abuse’
Could Drinking in Moderation Increase Your Risk of Cancer
We are probably all familiar with the dangers of excess drinking. But moderate drinking is very socially accepted. What the judicious drinker might not realize, though, is that the habit could elevate the risk for certain types of cancer. Full Story
The Negative Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Families
Australia beckons travelers with its beautiful shoreline, interesting wildlife and incomparable geography. However, for many Australian children, the wonder of life there is being dulled by the negative effects of alcohol abuse. The online journal Addiction recently published findings which suggest that children in as many as 20 percent of Australian homes are suffering as a result of alcohol consumption. Full Story
UK Students Underestimate Alcohol Consumption
When students leave for college, they often have the impression that partying is a central part of campus life. They may expect that their weekends will be spent drinking and enjoying a busy social scene. Full Story
Research Shows a Correlation Between Social Behavior and Excessive Drinking in Older Adults
A recent study finds that there may be a link between excessive drinking patterns of older adults. A current news article talks about the role social and economic factors play in drinking habits. Full Story
Experts Recommend Two Drink-Free Days a Week
Medical Practitioners (MPs) from Great Britain’s Science and Technology Committee are calling for a reevaluation of the government’s guidelines for safe drinking. On Monday, the Committee released a new report recommending adults to refrain from drinking at least two days per week in order to prevent unhealthy lifestyles and risks. Full Story
The Consequences of Mixing Alcohol and Parenting
In the media today, it’s common for the stressed mother to be depicted as the drinking mother, one who is not stable without a drink in her hand. The trend was the topic of discussion in this recent blog in the Washington Post as the writer recounted a recent mom’s group event. Full Story
The Relationship Between Alcohol and Mortality Rates
When compared with the general population, a study in Italy revealed those who drink heavily have a higher likelihood of both cancer and general mortality rates. Heavy alcohol consumption is responsible for about five percent of all global illnesses. Full Story
Alcohol Abuse Silently Rising in the Older Population
A recent study reported that elders are more at risk for alcohol abuse than those from a younger generation. In this study of Australians, older and younger generations were reported to binge drink for very different reasons and at different rates, and the former group has to consider complications with alcohol intake that the younger set does not. Full Story
The Risk of Mental Health Problems Is Often Ignored by Alcohol Abusers
In an effort to curtail the increasing number of youths suffering from alcohol abuse, the Salvation Army has released findings of a study to help raise awareness about the link between alcohol abuse and mental health problems. Full Story
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