July 4 Weekend Dangerous for Underage Boys Who Drink: Report
ER visits double for young males when alcohol is involved, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blackouts Linked to Future Drinking Injuries in College Students
One or two blackouts increased the risk of drinking injury by nearly 60%, study foundContinue Reading
Addiction Starts Early in American Society, Report Finds
90% of those hooked on alcohol, tobacco, drugs starting using them before age 18, research showsContinue Reading
Lifestyle Changes Might Alter Breast Cancer Rates
Study authors recommend drinking less, exercising more and losing weightContinue Reading
Even One Glass of Beer, Wine Boosts Car Crash Risk: Study
‘Buzzed’ drivers more likely to speed, neglect seat-belts and be in the striking vehicle, results showContinue Reading
Surge in Number of Americans Treated for Prescription Painkiller Abuse
But 2009 report shows a decline in U.S. admissions for methamphetamine, cocaineContinue Reading
Energy Drink-Vodka Combo Nearly Kills Teen
His kidneys shut down after consuming 3 liters of energy drinks with liter of vodkaContinue Reading
College Students Who Sleep in Drink More, Study Less
Undergrads who start classes later in the day more likely to binge drink and get lower grades, study findsContinue Reading
Life Often Shorter for the Homeless: Study
Substance abuse, psychiatric disorders raise risk of early deathContinue Reading
Study Ranks Mental Health as Young People's Top Health Problem
More focus needed during developmental years, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cognitive Therapy Helps Depressed Drug Abusers
Treating mood disorder key to helping addicts stay off drugs, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Risky Behaviors Among Gay, Bisexual High School Students: CDC
U.S. data shows higher rates of substance abuse, suicide attempts compared to straight peersContinue Reading
Obesity Greater Risk for Fatty Liver Than Alcohol, Study Finds
Moderate amounts of red wine had no ill effect and even improved cholesterol levels, researchers sayContinue Reading