Archive for April, 2011
Energy Drinks Combined with Alcohol More Dangerous Than Alcohol Alone
Although it has been suggested that combining energy drinks with alcohol is risky and can lead to accidents and injuries, there is little scientific research on how the combination of alcohol and caffeine affects drinkers differently from alcohol alone. A new study, however, has found that alcohol combined with caffeine enhances feelings of stimulation in drinkers, but does not change the level of impairment or impulsive behavior. This suggests that alcohol combined with energy drinks increases the risks involved with alcohol consumption.
Analyzing Alcohol Consumption Among Asians
While scientists are working to dig into the genetic component of alcoholism, there is still much that is unknown about how alcoholism develops. The complex combination of environmental and biological factors makes it difficult to point to specific causes of alcoholism. Instead, each individual has specific biological risk levels that are affected in varying ways by circumstances, relationships and experiences.
New Zealand Females Increasing Binge Drinking Activities
Binge drinking activities can put a person at risk, even if he or she does not have a problem with alcohol on a day-to-day basis. And, while men have been known to consume more alcohol in a sitting than most women, new research is suggesting that women are trying to step up the pace.
Short-Term Regime Proves Effective in Promoting Abstinence
Alcoholism is an addiction that can take control of an individual’s life who may or may not know they have a problem. And, while some may find programs that can help them overcome their drinking, an alarming number of alcoholics eventually return to the bottle.
