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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