Preventing underage drinking is becoming more difficult as popular trends and fads are increasing alcohol consumption among teens. Michelle Nienhius, a Prevention Consultant with the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, points out in a recent article that …
There have been many studies which have shown that the earlier a person begins drinking alcohol the more vulnerable they will be to addiction and other alcohol-related problems. However two new studies show that timing can be nearly everything. One …
Consuming Alcohol at a Younger Age May Lead to Addiction Read More »
Alcohol is a pervasive part of teen culture. A new report from Britain shows that part of the problem is that young people are not very good at judging how much alcohol they consume. This leads to unsafe levels of …
Young People Not Prepared to Self-Assess Drinking Read More »
Responding to peer pressure is an important focus of prevention education when it comes to reducing the use of alcohol among young people. Teaching individuals how to respond when friends pressure them is a key component to avoiding initiation of …
Perception of Social Support Influences Drinking Behavior Among College Students Read More »
Underage drinking is a problem in every corner of the country, and the state of Texas is no exception. Drinking before the age of 21 is not only illegal, it is dangerous. Because teens in Texas are drinking illegally, they …
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism, known collectively as alcohol use disorders or AUD, are potential consequences of excessive consumption of beer, wine, malt liquor, distilled liquor or a variety of other alcoholic beverages, often requiring professional treatment. For a variety of …
Differences Between Adult and Teen Alcohol Abuse Read More »
As part of an effort to curb unhealthy drinking patterns and the risks of abuse and addiction, public health officials in the U.S. issue guidelines for reasonably safe alcohol consumption. Teenagers (who have no legal right to drink) and young …
Self-Underestimation of Alcohol Consumption in Teens and Young Adults Read More »
When it comes to dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, the ongoing support of friends and family is every bit as important as identifying the problem and signing up for treatment. That’s the sentiment of James Patterson, executive director of …
Texas Man Wages Personal And Professional War On Alcoholism And Drug Addiction Read More »
A recent issue of the Men’s Health Magazine compiled a list of the most drunk cities and the most sober cities in the US. The “drunkest cites” list was compiled from the death rates from alcoholic liver disease, drunk driving …
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What do Duke, Dartmouth, Ohio State, and nearly 100 other college’s have in common? They all want to make the legal drinking age 18. For nearly a year the Amethyst Initiative has been looking for backing from university presidents. The …