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Friday, December 16, 2022

Alcohol News - 50/2022

ABC (Australia) - Calls for zero-alcohol products to be subjected to same regulations as alcohol
Alcohol addiction support group founder Shanna Whan wants manufacturers of zero-alcohol beverages to be clear about the potential risks associated with the drinks as the festive season shifts into high gear.
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New Scientist - Drinking more alcohol after a traumatic event may increase PTSD risk
Drinking more alcohol in the months after a traumatic experience may increase the risk of developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as nightmares and flashbacks.
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The Guardian - ‘Alcohol affects every organ’: hangovers and how to survive them
Scientists are not exactly sure what is going on in our bodies during a hangover, but they do know it is caused by a variety of biochemical and neurochemical changes. “It doesn’t just affect the liver or the brain,” says Palmer, “it affects almost every organ.”
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The Heart Foundation - Alcohol and heart health: your top questions answered
Sorry folks - there’s now strong evidence that drinking alcohol doesn’t have any heart health benefits and isn’t recommended as part of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
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Insider - 5 people share how alcohol worsened their depression — and how sobriety helped improve their mental health
If you've ever used alcohol to deal with feelings of depression, you may have found that after your buzz wears off, you're left feeling even lower than before.
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News Medical - Injuries associated with alcohol use disorders may increase the risk of death in the next year
When people are injured severely enough to require treatment at the hospital and they are either intoxicated or have an alcohol use disorder, they have a fivefold increased risk of dying in the next year, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
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Newswise - Problems with Alcohol Increase After Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence
Youth who underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery as teenagers are at heightened risk for alcohol use, according to the first study to document long-term alcohol use and associated issues in this population.
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USA Today - I don't drink. Don't hold that against me this holiday season.
You can have your cocktail, and I’ll have my mocktail. Teetotaling can be as enjoyable as drinking – we all like gathering and sharing joy with family and friends.
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The Star (Kenya) - MPs launch war against alcohol, drugs ahead of festivities
Lawmakers have decried influx of alcohol and drugs in the country ahead of the festive season.
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Stuff.co.nz (New Zealand) - Alcohol harm high among rainbow students, study finds
Rainbow youth experience high levels of alcohol harm, according to an analysis of Youth2000 survey data.
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The Conversation - Want to pre-drink before going out? It probably won’t save you money, and can be risky to boot
You’re catching up with a few friends before you go out. Everyone’s having a drink, listening to some tunes, and the mood is good. A ride share is pulling up in the driveway – everyone quickly finishes their drinks and piles into the car, headed to a gig where more alcohol will be consumed.
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Daily Express - Just 1 alcoholic drink a day can raise risk of bowel cancer by 7% - how to reduce damage
Drinking alcohol is extremely popular in the UK with around 80 percent of adults admitting they do so. And with Christmas coming up many of us will likely up our alcohol intake. However, it can have a significant impact on our health.
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Yale School of Medicine - Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder Face Barriers to Lifesaving Hepatitis C Treatment, New Study Finds
The development of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in the past decade has revolutionized hepatitis C treatment. However, there are significant inequities in access to this potentially lifesaving treatment, particularly for patients with alcohol use disorder, a new study suggests.
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Times Now - Are you sleep deprived? Study finds a surprising link between alcohol cravings and circadian rhythm
A team of experts at the University of Washington conducted a study involving 409 people aged 18 to 25. The participants were quizzed for 70 days regarding their sleep habits, and cravings for alcohol and cannabis which is also legal in the state. On average, the participants slept eight hours and most people had no desire to drink during the day unless exhausted.
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NordAN (Finland) - FINLAND: 90% of facial fractures among electric scooters occurred under the influence of alcohol
Almost 90% of facial fractures in electric scooter accidents occurred under the influence of alcohol. Compared to bicycle injuries, electric scootering is particularly prone to skull fractures.
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WCRF - A happy Christmas doesn’t have to be a boozy Christmas
Despite what industry adverts want you to think, alcohol spreads more harm than happiness, writes PR specialist Mélanie Marks Purnode.
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IAS (UK) - With evidence on alcohol policies being stronger than ever, now is the time for governments to act
The second half of 2022 has seen the World Health Organization (WHO) publish the Global Alcohol Action Plan and the European Alcohol Framework.
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Boston Globe (USA) - ‘No one really wants to talk about alcohol’: Alcohol abuse costs Mass. more than $5 billion yearly, new analysis finds
Massachusetts has roughly five times as many licenses to sell alcohol as some states with substantially larger populations.
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