Archive for March, 2010
“The Hills” Star Arrested for Sixth Drinking-Related Offense
Jason Wahler of the MTV reality show “The Hills” is facing almost certain jail time following a drunk-driving arrest in Newport Beach, California. This is at least the sixth drinking-related arrest for Wahler, 23, in recent years.
Proteins in Blood May Predict Levels of Alcohol Consumption
Measuring a set of protein changes in the blood linked to alcohol use may potentially lead to a more accurate diagnostic test than those currently available, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Remembering the Party: How Time Affects Perception of Alcohol Intake
Many research studies are conducted using self-report, where participants are asked to recall previous behaviors that are being measured for associations with other behaviors or characteristics. One area of research that heavily uses self-report is the examination of alcohol-related behaviors.
Kerala, India’s Drinking Problem
People in the southern state of Kerala are the heaviest drinkers in India, and sales of alcohol are quickly rising, reports the BBC’s Soutik Biswas.
Non-Alcoholic Wine Released in Italy
A new non-alcoholic wine has been launched onto the Italian market in an effort to combat alcohol abuse. The 0.5% wine is made from fully fermented wine that is vacuum-distilled to reduce the alcohol content.