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Powdered alcohol hasn’t hit the market yet, but 25 states have already moved to ban the product, including South Carolina, Louisiana and Vermont, whereas other states are considering legislation. Some critics are concerned people may try to snort the powder or mix it with alcohol to make it even stronger or spike a drink. (more…)
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A recent study conducted by the RAND corporation suggested that sleep problems and energy drink consumption is linked to higher levels of alcohol use in teens.
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A 2010 survey showed that by eighth grade, around 36 percent of teens in the U.S. had used alcohol at some point in their life. This figure dramatically increased to 71 percent by the 12th grade (NIDA, 2011).
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A recent study, the first of its kind, measured the brain’s role in mediating calorie intake from alcohol consumption among women. Alcohol exposure was observed to have sensitized the brain’s response to food aromas and consequently, increase caloric intake. (more…)
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Early-childhood trauma holds a strong association with the development of mental health problems, especially alcohol dependence, later in life.
Significantly accumulated evidence shows that childhood trauma affects neural structure and function, making an individual susceptible to future cognitive deficits and psychiatric illnesses that include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. (more…)
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The most overshadowed health consequence of alcohol abuse is its effect on the immune system. Chronic alcohol consumption can weaken the immune system, making an individual more susceptible to the threat of infections.
Ever since the 1920s, clinicians have been confirming the association between excessive alcohol consumption and the production and function of white blood cells (WBCs). Even though WBCs only account for 1 percent of the blood, their impact is significant. Also known as leukocytes, they are vital for the maintenance of good health and protection against diseases and illnesses. (more…)
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The body’s tolerance lowers as it ages and for the elderly, drinking leads to various age-related social, economic, physiological and psychological factors. Special attention needs to be paid to this often overshadowed group in terms of prevention, treatment and policy.
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Alcohol suppresses the blood cell production, causing anemia. Based on a multi-factorial relationship, the effects of alcohol on the red blood cells are both direct and indirect.
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