Addiction
Smoking declined, but adverse alcohol use increased during the UK's coronavirus lockdown
Smoking declined, but adverse alcohol use generally increased during the UK's coronavirus lockdown, according to new research.
Sep 30, 2020
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Survey shows many young people are drinking less alcohol in lockdown
Lockdown and other public health measures to halt the spread of COVID-19 haven't driven us all to drink (and other drugs), as many news stories would have us believe.
Sep 9, 2020
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Health
New research shows declining alcohol and cigarette use in New Zealand youth
A new study co-led by a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researcher shows that cigarette smoking is now rare in high school students, and binge drinking has declined since 2012.
Aug 14, 2020
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Nearly one in four young people experience food insecurity from adolescence to adulthood
Recent U.S. government data shows that 11% of households experienced food insecurity in the past year. Food insecurity, which is defined by lacking dependable access to enough food for active and healthy living, can be especially ...
Aug 5, 2020
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Addiction
Parents with children forced to do school at home are drinking more
We found that parents who are stressed by having to help their children with distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic drink seven more drinks per month than parents who do not report feeling stressed by distance learning. ...
Jul 30, 2020
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COVID-19 pandemic brings new concerns about excessive drinking
Unwinding with a glass of wine or a "quarantini" might seem like a good way to cope with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some people, too much alcohol is making the ongoing health crisis worse.
Jul 1, 2020
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Use of emergency contraceptive pills among Scandinavian women
Use of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) is common among Scandinavian women, with one-third having used them at least once, according to a study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.
May 6, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Alcohol, drugs 'make isolation worse'
The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction has warned of increased health risks if people resort to using more drugs and alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety and boredom during self-isolation.
Apr 24, 2020
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Medical research
A key brain region for controlling binge drinking has been found
A team of National Institutes of Health-funded researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina has found that deactivating a stress-signaling system in a brain area known for motivation and emotion-related behaviors ...
Apr 17, 2020
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Health
Hangover drug shows wider benefits in research
A well-known hangover drug not only helps soothe pounding headaches but also triggers profound changes that protect the liver, USC scientists report in new findings that could help prevent alcohol-related harm.
Apr 7, 2020
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