Teens and Young Adults Who Drink: The Scope of the Problem According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), underage drinking continues to be a serious public health problem. Alcohol is easily accessed in most households and used at an alarming rate with children as young as 12. A 2019 study […]
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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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Understanding Alcohol’s Impact on Internal Organs According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), heavy alcohol consumption can negatively impact nearly every part of your body. Eventually, prolonged, heavy alcohol use can cause liver failure or death. It is important to seek help immediately if you have an unhealthy relationship with
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Alcohol Industry Specifically Targeting Women with New Drinks Over the last few years, the alcohol industry has focused advertising on women offering a new set of drinks that is more geared towards females. Spiked seltzers, hard sodas, and alcoholic teas have all hit the market with great success. Many of the new drinks offer
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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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National Data Regarding the Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 25% of adults 18 years and older have had at least “one heavy drinking day” in the past year. Heavy drinking days are defined as five or more drinks for
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Do Genetics Make It More Likely that A Person Will Have AUD? Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a problem affecting millions of people across the United States. Researchers have spent decades trying to determine if there are AUD risk factors such as a predisposition based on genetics. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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