Authorities Warn Against Mixing Alcohol and Freezing Temperature A 21-year-old Iowa State University student was found unresponsive in freezing temperatures last month according to the Ames Tribune. Reporting indicates that the college student “died of hypothermia and acute alcohol intoxication.” The young woman was found the morning of January 22 in the Delta Delta …
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A Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention VitalSigns According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drinking and driving was and continues to be a serious problem for our country. As noted in their vital signs findings, one in three fatal traffic accidents involves an alcohol-impaired driver. Drinking and …
Studies Show Anxiety and Depression Have Drastically Increased Amid COVID-19 A recent study discussed in the Denver Post shows that the rate of people experiencing anxiety and depression has substantially increased during the pandemic. According to the article, Mental Health America reports a “93% increase in people participating in anxiety screenings.” Additionally, the nonprofit …
KU Medical Study Indicates That Heavy Drinking During College Years May Lead to Obesity Later According to a study conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center, heavy drinking during college can lead to obesity down the road. Binge drinking or “heavy episodic drinking” during early adulthood is linked to an increased risk for …
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Pandemic Got You Down? Try These Mood-Boosters to Beat the COVID-19 Blues Almost one year into the pandemic and many of us are still in some form of isolation. Whether it is self-imposed quarantine to keep friends and family safe or a mandatory stay-at-home order issued by the governor, most people are feeling a …
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A Look at the Frequency of Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders Studies show that individuals suffering from alcohol-related psychiatric disorders such as alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder often have a comorbid mood or anxiety disorder. A publication written by Rober M. Anthenelli for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism discusses Comorbid Mental Health …
The Danger of Alcohol-Induced Blackouts Excessive drinking or binge drinking can cause a person to temporarily lose their memory. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol-related blackouts “are gaps in a person’s memory for events that occurred while they were intoxicated.” These blackouts happen because the alcohol prevents the …
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