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Age means nothing when it comes to alcohol addiction. The problem often starts during adolescence. Many studies show that early intervention can be highly effective for young people. Read I’m Too Young to Be an Alcoholic
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- Gender of Alcoholic Parents and Their Children Related to Offspring’s Risk of Psychiatric Disorders
It’s commonly known that children of parents who abuse alcohol are likely to develop psychological problems themselves once they reach adulthood. Yet a new study has revealed a gender relationship between the parent with an alcohol use disorder and their children that directly affects the level of risk passed along to offspring. Although just the occurrence of prenatal alcoholism influences a child’s likelihood of developing psychiatric problems, daughters of alcoholic mothers have the greatest risk of developing mental illness.
- Talking to Clergy Members May Help Alcohol Abusers
A new study from the University of Michigan Health System and Saint Louis University has found that people suffering from alcohol dependency and problem drinking can find solace by using clergy services, suggesting that clergy services can be an important aspect of recovery.
- African Teens with Troubled Childhoods Are More Likely to Abuse Alcohol
A new study released in the latest issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health shows that African children who experience abuse or neglect are at a higher risk of problem drinking during adolescence or early adulthood.
- Study Examines Relationship Between Puberty, Sleep and Alcohol
Why is it that teens feel the need to drink alcohol? Do they like the feeling of inebriation? Are they under pressure from their peers? Are they trying to escape something they are struggling to face?
- Study Says Arrests for Drinking and Driving Highest Among Hispanic Population
A perplexing federal study says among the Hispanic population, car accidents are the third leading cause of fatalities – a trend likely attributed to drunk driving, substance abuse and social factors to maintain an overly-masculine attitude. In fact, the report also showed that in comparison to other races, Hispanic drivers represented a higher number of arrests and crashes for driving under the influence. Even more alarming, the study reported that car accidents are the chief cause of death for Hispanic young adults.
- Binge Drinkers More Likely to Report Poor Overall Health
A new study discovered that heavy drinking is responsible for about 79,000 deaths per year in the United States, and binge drinking accounts for more than half of those deaths.