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Binge Drinking Affects Prospective Memory in Teens
Posted on July 28, 2010
Alcohol is the most commonly used recreational drug in Western societies, with about 90 percent of people having consumed alcohol at some stage in their lives and about 30 percent of people developing a form of alcohol-use disorder. According to the United Kingdom Government, an adult can consume 7.20/4.80 fluid ounces of alcohol before it becomes threatening to one’s health.
Binge Drinking Leading to Increased Violence Among Young Girls
Posted on April 21, 2010
The image of young girls used to be sweet and polite with aggressive behavior left to the boys. Recent studies, however, are showing that girls are starting to rival the opposite sex when it comes to aggression and fights.
Study Finds Teen Binge Drinking Causes More than Just a Hangover
Posted on February 24, 2010
When teens engage in underage drinking, the possibility of a hangover is really just the beginning of things to worry about. A new study shows that heavy drinking on the part of a teen can cause brain damage that can impact thinking and memory skills.
New British Campaign Discouraging Teen Drinking Features Comedians
Posted on January 15, 2010
A new British advertisement campaign urging parents to warn their teenagers against the dangers of alcohol abuse and binge-drinking features popular comedians Bill Bailey and Jo Brand, who stress that there is increasing pressure on teenagers to consume alcohol.
Community Program Decreases Teen Binge Drinking by One Third
Posted on September 13, 2009
A new study found that rates of binge drinking were 37 percent lower among eighth-grade students in communities that used a prevention system designed to reduce drug use and delinquent behavior compared to teenagers in communities that did not use the system.
