New York Times - How Much Alcohol Is
Safe to Drink? None, Say These Researchers
Just one alcoholic
drink a day slightly increases an individual’s risk for health
problems, according to a large new study. No level of alcohol
consumption conferred any health benefits, the authors also concluded
— a finding that runs contrary to much previous research and public
health guidelines in many countries.
Heart - Drinking alcohol in front of
your kids can lead to 'problems' in their future
A new study has
revealed that children who are exposed to alcohol at a younger age
will tend to start drinking earlier in their own lives.
Business Insider -
Hangovers can affect your brain's performance for longer than you
think, according to a new study
You might be
regretting your Saturday night of binge drinking when you show up for
work on Monday morning.
E/The
Environmental Magazine - The Environmental Impact of Alcohol
Wine, beer, and
spirits are staples of American social life. In fact, alcohol is one
of the largest industries in the United States. As a culture, we’re
well aware of the impact that alcohol can have on the human body,
especially when abused.
The Guardian (UK)
- Alcohol firms would lose £13bn if drinkers in England stuck to
limits
Revenue from
alcohol sales in England would plummet by £13bn if customers
complied with the recommended drinking guidelines, according to a
study that condemns the industry’s role in regulation.
Specialty Pharmacy
Times - High Alcohol Intake in Adolescence May Affect
Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer Later in Life
Heavy alcohol
consumption at an early age may be linked to a 3-fold increased risk
of being diagnosed with high-grade prostate cancer, according to a
new study published in Cancer Prevention Research.
ABC News (USA) -
Deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide now outpace diabetes, study
shows
Deaths from self
injury, a category that includes drug and alcohol use and committing
suicide, has surpassed diabetes as the seventh-leading cause in the
U.S., a study has shown.
Irish Times
(Ireland) - Irish women ranked in top 10 for alcohol consumption,
study finds
The “myth of the
drunk Irish man” is probably inaccurate, according to the author of
a major international study on alcohol consumption which finds Irish
men’s habits comparable to other Europeans.
The Hindu (India)
- ‘Younger people getting addicted to alcohol’
Recognising that
addiction to alcohol and drugs seems to be affecting a younger age
group — as young as 25 years — the government has recommended
that educational institutions work with the police to tackle the
problem.
Pretoria East
Rekord (South Africa) - Alcohol the biggest date rape drug
Rape and sexual
assaults are far more likely to take place when alcohol abuse is
involved. This is the word from police spokesperson Captain Colette
Weilbach.
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