TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could unfettered access to marijuana fuel a rise in drinking rates? Yes, report researchers who found alcohol consumption increased at times and in places where marijuana was made legal for certain groups. The increase in drinking was mostly driven by young adults andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to even low levels of alcohol while in the womb can change the structure of the fetus’ brain, according to Austrian researchers. The study results suggest that pregnant women should strictly avoid alcohol, one author said. “Unfortunately, many pregnant women are unawareContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Deaths caused by alcohol skyrocketed in the United States between 2019 and 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, according to a just-published government report. The alcohol-induced death rate jumped 26% during that period, claiming more than 49,000 lives, the U.S. Centers forContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For anyone who thinks alcoholism isn’t a deadly disease, a new government report shows alcohol abuse caused nearly 13% of deaths in American adults under 65 between 2015 and 2019. The statistics were even more grim among younger U.S. adults: In people agedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Jon Kostas, a lifelong resident of New York City, started bar-hopping at age 13. At the height of his alcoholism, he was consuming as many as 30 drinks a night. Desperate for a way out, Kostas, 32, turned to a new therapy: psilocybinContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Marijuana and hallucinogen use are at an all-time high among young adults, U.S. health officials reported Monday. Compared to five or 10 years ago, the use of these drugs over the past year has risen significantly among 19- to 30-year-olds, according to theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new study of U.S. military veterans reveals they are more comfortable getting help for physical ills than for mental health issues. “The majority of participants indicated they would be willing to seek treatment for both physical and mental health problems. However, theyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pills, patches, gums, nasal sprays and lozenges used to help smokers kick the habit can also help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol, a new study suggests. The finding follows several months spent working with 400 smokers with HIV who were also heavyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Having friends in childhood may help keep you clean and sober as a young adult, new research suggests. Researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) interviewed more than 300 college students who participated in assessments that focused on childhood loneliness, stress levels and drinkingContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even moderate drinking may be related to higher iron levels in the brain — a potentially risky situation for memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 21,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who drank as little asContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Drinking by yourself may have lifelong consequences, especially if the habit begins early in life, a new study suggests. Researchers found that drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood greatly increases risk for alcohol use disorder later on and the risk for womenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Doctor burnout and suicide are a growing concern, a new study finds. “We often overlook the physical health of our health care workers, but poor health can lead to difficulty performing tasks at work, which then leads to job stress and mental healthContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Using ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft can reduce the number of impaired drivers on the roads, potentially leading to fewer alcohol-related crashes, a new research review confirms. Review author Christopher Morrison, who studies drinking and the problems it spawns, including assaults,Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Americans may have a collective drinking problem, made worse by the obesity epidemic, new research suggests. The new study found that deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis have more than tripled in 20 years. In 1999, alcoholic cirrhosis — an advanced form of alcohol-related liverContinue Reading