alcohol abuse

Alcohol and Child Development

Effects of Consuming Alcohol on Children   According to the Government of Western Australia, Department of Health, alcohol can greatly affect a child’s normal brain development. Teens and children that consume alcohol can experience: Slurred speech Confusion Poor vision Poor muscle control and judgment Slower reactions Lack of coordination Sleep disruption Additionally, alcohol can affect […]

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Advisory Committee Recommends Men to Limit Alcohol Intake

New Guidelines Suggest Only One Drink Per Day for Men According to Politico, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will recommend that men cut back their drinking. Instead of limiting themselves to two drinks per day, the committee will present new guidelines suggesting that men only have one drink per day. This would mean that both

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Deaths from Substance Use and Suicide Expected to Rise During Pandemic

New Study Shows Tragic Effect Coronavirus and Shutdown is Having on Mental Health According to reporting by USA Today, a new study shows that over 100,000 people could die from alcohol abuse, drug overdoses, and suicides because of the coronavirus and required isolation. In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, countries around the world

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The Link Between Alcohol Abuse and Risk of Respiratory Disease

Research Shows Patients with Chronic Alcohol Abuse at Greater Risk of ARDS According to an article published in MedPage Today, patients may be at an increased risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) if they have a history of chronic alcohol abuse. The Mayo Clinic states that ARDS “occurs when fluid builds up in

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Study Shows Steep Increase in Alcohol-Related Deaths

Excessive Alcohol Use Linked to Numerous Deaths Across the Country As reported by CNN, a new study published in the Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research journal shows that “the number of alcohol-related deaths increased by 50.9%” from 1999 to 2017.  Liver disease and overdoses from alcohol or alcohol mixed with another drug were the primary

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