Pediatrics

Boozing in movies may boost teen drinking

(HealthDay)—Seeing actors drink alcohol in movies seems to increase the likelihood that teens will drink and have alcohol-related problems, a new study suggests.

Health

Scientific basis for laws on marijuana, driving questioned

Motorists are being convicted of driving under the influence of marijuana based on arbitrary state standards that have no connection to whether the driver was actually impaired, says a study by the nation's largest auto club.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study finds acute alcohol misuse among suicidal people

(Medical Xpress)—One-third of all suicides in the U.S. involve acute use of alcohol before the fatal attempt, according to a study led by UCLA social welfare professor Mark Kaplan. The researchers say the findings underscore ...

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