Tag: problem drinking
When It Comes to Alcohol Monitoring, Scientists Want to Get Under Your Skin
Are James Bond-type alcohol monitoring microchips the next wave of monitoring technologies? Scientists at the University of California...
Alcohol the Biggest Addiction Problem in New Hampshire
America is currently in the grip of an addiction crisis—the opioid epidemic. According to the National Institute on...
Problem Drinking on the Rise for Older Adults
Recent research is bringing to light a troubling trend in alcohol abuse: A spike in late-in-life, high-risk drinking....
Uber faces steep fine for drunk driving complaints
For the past couple of years, Uber has touted data that suggests its ridesharing service reduces DUIs and...
Colorado DOT Uses Humor to Highlight Dangers of Buzzed Driving
The stereotypical idea of a drunk driver tends to be someone who had downed numerous drinks before stumbling...
Raising Taxes on Alcohol May Reduce Binge Drinking
A study recently published in Addiction indicates that raising taxes on beer, wine, and liquor may decrease rates...
Is Australia’s “Drinking. Do It Properly.” Campaign Really Proper?
Australia is known for unique public education campaigns to reduce drink driving and alcohol abuse. Victoria Province’s Transport...
RAND Study Looks at Military Contractors and Alcohol Misuse
For a significant number of veterans, alcohol misuse is one legacy of their military service. In 2006, 1.8...
Infographic: America’s Holiday Alcohol Binge
Binge drinking spikes around the holidays. Check out this infographic from Everyday Health.
Urban Outfitters Stirs the Pot With Pro-Booze T-Shirts for Teens
If you've ever shopped with a teenage girl at the mall—a task often resigned to moms but bless...