Try Science When 'Just Saying No' Isn't Enough
Teens are fascinated by their brains, the way they work, change, and even "freeze" sometimes. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recommends that parents, teachers and caregivers use that fascination to engage middle and high school students this holiday season in a discussion of why they shouldn't drink alcohol. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST
Time's Up For Irresponsible Drink Deals, UK
A ban on 'all you can drink' promotions in pubs and bars is among a range of new measures announced today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Health Secretary Alan Johnson, supported by a new £4.5 million crackdown on alcohol fuelled crime and disorder. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:00:00 PST
Some Progress But Government Has Missed Opportunities In Queen's Speech, British Medical Asociation
Measures to tackle smoking-related illness outlined in today's (Wednesday 3 December, 2008) Queen's Speech are positive but lack detail, the BMA says. It also expresses concerns that proposals for an NHS constitution, while welcome in principle, could be used to reinforce the increasing commercialisation of healthcare in England, and will not protect the NHS from being used as a political football. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST
Women At Risk Of Sexual Assault On College Campuses
The statistics for sexual assault are unsettling; the Department of Justice reports that one in five college women will be the victim of attempted or actual sexual assault during their college years. In a new study, researchers from two universities, including the University of Missouri, have found that college women often are unaware of drug-facilitated sexual assault and fail to recognize the risk of certain behaviors, including leaving drinks unattended. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 PST
Symptoms of Alcoholism
There are many symptoms of drinking problems, but there are seven major symptoms of the most severe drinking problem, alcohol dependence or alcoholism. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:22:16 +0100
Effects of Marijuana
Although legalization activists and many marijuana users believe smoking pot has no negative effects, scientific research indicates that marijuana use can cause many health problems. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:22:16 +0100
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Binge Drinking and Violence In Couples
While the link between alcohol and abuse has long been recognized, a new study has identified links in physical aggression between intimate partners to drinking pattern, age and marital status.... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:25:03 +0000
Try Science When 'Just Saying No' Isn't Enough
Teens are fascinated by their brains, the way they work, change, and even ''freeze'' sometimes. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recommends that parents, teachers and caregivers use that fascination to engage middle and high s... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST
Time's Up For Irresponsible Drink Deals, UK
A ban on 'all you can drink' promotions in pubs and bars is among a range of new measures announced today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Health Secretary Alan Johnson, supported by a new £4.5 million crackdown on alcohol fuelled crime and disorder. RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:00:00 PST
