Are you one of the millions of people who don’t get enough sleep? Or who falls asleep but then doesn’t feel rested in the morning? When looking for a better night’s sleep, one of the factors you might want to check out is the effect of alcohol on that elusive good night’s sleep. But doesn’t…
A study of drug and alcohol addiction shows that a significant percentage of alcohol intoxication from oversized alcopops occurs in underage drinkers (46%). This information is alarming, and begs the question of whether oversized alcopops are intentionally made and marketed to underage consumers. What are oversized alcopops? And should such a product even be on…
Ban on advertising for alcohol, gambling and drugs on Youtube On June 14, 2021, Youtube announced a ban on advertising for alcohol, gambling or prescription drugs on its website. In particular, the platform forbade controversial advertisements to appear in their clearly visible rectangle at the top of the homepage, the so-called masthead. The move follows…
From liver disease to heart problems, cancer to obesity, alcohol consumption leads to a variety of health problems over time that can be fatal. Contrary to what most people understand or believe, addiction and abuse are Not the only risk one is exposed to while drinking. Drinking alcohol “in moderation” also has adverse health effects….
While the US opiate problem is often making headlines in addiction reporting, the US alcohol problem is also a growing public health crisis. Excessive drinking causes a variety of health problems. It follows that reducing alcohol consumption would lead to positive health outcomes. Is it possible that quitting the alcohol will also result in some…
While it has been known for some time that alcohol can increase cancer risk, a new study was one of the first of its kind to look at the percent of cancer deaths at the state level. The results give a good idea of the depth of the problem of how many cancer deaths are…
A recent study predicted how much binge drinking increases for each additional week people have been locked down. The data suggested that while lockdown can be beneficial for public health outcomes, it also poses behavioral health risks. Public health locks are mandatory health measures that are put in place in a county, city, state, or…
Several scientific papers assume that long-term drinkers as found in those with an addiction problem, experience significant, even permanent, loss or inhibition of their senses. To date, researchers have shown deterioration in eyesight, smell, taste, and coordination in people who frequently drink too much alcohol. There is also a growing body of data suggesting that…
COVID-19 induced alcohol abuse The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in the death of many people, deteriorated physical health, and changed mental health. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear, anxiety and depression have increased. Given that people are losing their jobs, adjusting to public health recoveries to keep everyone safe, there are frequent reports…
Alcoholism in Police Officer Statistics Although police officers are designed to obey and obey the law, that doesn’t make them immune to addictions like everyone else. In fact, the police estimate between 20 and 30% of substance use disorders compared to less than 10% in the general population. With one in four police officers facing…
Alcoholic beverages sales are increasing in the United States in 2020 due to COVID-19 At the beginning of March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the disease spread around the world, uprooting the daily lives of millions. In the US, people have conformed to strict guidelines and canceled…
