Tag: alcohol

Research pinpoints devastating impacts of fetal alcohol syndrome

From the University of Sydney media release: Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are affected by a range of problems, including anxiety, depression, aggression, delinquency and diminished learning capacity a new… Read more »

Study suggests frequent binge drinking associated with insomnia symptms in older adults

From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release via ScienceDaily: A new study suggests that frequent binge drinking is associated with insomnia symptoms in older adults. Results show that… Read more »

Study suggests heavy drinking, smoking may lead to early aging of brain

From the Yale University press release via EurekAlert!: Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive… Read more »

Study suggests older people may be at greater risk for alcohol impairment

From the Baylor press release via EurekAlert!: An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to… Read more »

Study suggests both heavy and incompatible drinking can increase chances of divorce

From the Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research press release via ScienceDaily: High levels of drinking have repeatedly been shown to predict divorce. The most cited explanation for this is that… Read more »

Study suggests childhood emotional abuse increases risk factor for alcohol dependence

From the University of Gothenburg press release via EurekAlert!: Individuals who drink excessively or are alcohol dependent (AD) have reduced central serotonergic neurotransmission, which can have an impact on planning,… Read more »

Study suggests excessive alcohol use in young people could have lasting effects on brain

From the Elsevier press release via AlphaGalileo: Excessive alcohol use accounts for 4% of the global burden of disease, and binge drinking particularly is becoming an increasing health issue. A… Read more »