Facts and Fictions About Drinking This Season The holidays are fast approaching and there are a number of myths about drinking that need to be debunked before the season is in full swing. It is important to note the chances of being involved in a traffic accident with a drunk driver increase during the […]
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Researchers Point to Record Alcohol Sales During the Pandemic Resulting in Sharp Increase in Alcoholic Hepatitis Reporting by CNN indicates that the number of people with alcoholic hepatitis who either received a liver transplant or were placed on a waitlist for one increased 50% during the pandemic. The sharp rise in alcohol-related liver transplants
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5 Signs of Alcohol and Drug Addiction It can be difficult to recognize that you have become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Many times it takes professional intervention to help someone break their addiction, and it is almost always a lifelong commitment. There are, however, signs that may indicate that you or a loved
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A List of the Most Common Drugs Consumed in the U.S. Alcohol and drugs are commonly used or misused in the United States. According to the 2019 National Survey of Drug Use and Health, drug use increased between 2018 and 2019. The survey showed that in 2018, 134,791 people responded that they had used illicit
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Understanding Alcohol Use Among Elite College Athletes For over 30 years, the NCAA has collected data and conducted research on the substance use of college athletes. The most recent study done in 2013 gathered responses from over 20,000 NCAA student-athletes across all three divisions. Drinking Among NCAA Athletes According to their findings, among
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Law Enforcement Agencies Across the State Announce Saturation Patrols and Checkpoints for Independence Day Law enforcement agencies across California have announced plans to add additional officers on the roads. Officers will be looking for both drug and alcohol impairment. While several checkpoints and saturation patrols were conducted Friday, July 2, and Saturday, July 3,
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Monitoring the Future Survey Showed Consistent Alcohol and Pot Use Among Teenagers A study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that adolescent marijuana and alcohol use remained the same during the pandemic despite a noted decrease in availability. According to the June 24, 2021 press release, marijuana use and binge drinking among
Why Drinking and Driving Is So Dangerous According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 10,000 people die each year in drunk driving crashes in the United States. That means 28 people die each year and a person dies every 52 minutes in alcohol-related traffic accidents. Few people realize how even a
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The Financial Realities of Excessive Drinking According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the cost of excessive alcohol use was nearly $250 billion in 2010. In addition, almost 100,000 people die each year because of excessive drinking and over ¾ of the costs are related to binge drinking. Research by
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The Dangers of Drinking While Taking Antibiotics Many prescription drugs come with a warning label that advises against consuming alcohol while taking, but is it dangerous? For certain antibiotics, according to the Mayo Clinic, the effects of drinking while taking antibiotics can cause a severe adverse reaction. Always consult with your physician and follow
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