Alcohol’s Effect on Brain is Rapid, Detrimental
Researchers at Heidelberg University in Germany have found that it takes only six minutes for a change in brain cells to occur after drinking the equivalent of about three glasses of beer or two glasses of wine, Science Daily reported June 15… read more
Fathers’ Alcohol Affects Children’s Alcohol, Drug Habits, Alcohol Treatment and Rehab
Alcohol dependence or abuse among fathers living with adolescents (youths aged 12 to 17) may increase the risk of alcohol or illicit substance use among their children according to a new national study… read more
Houston Plagued By Drunk Driving Deaths
… urban sprawl combined with a lack of public transportation, and tough enforcement of drunk-driving laws have affected the prevalence and reporting, respectively, of drunk driving in Houston… read more
Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk for Substance Abuse
Adolescents diagnosed with bipolar disorder should be carefully screened for drug and alcohol abuse and cigarette smoking, because they are at significantly higher risk for developing substance abuse problems, according to research… read more
Researcher Decries Parental Permissiveness on Drinking
A Penn State researcher says that parents who let teens drink alcohol may be setting their kids up for binge drinking in college… read more
