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• Brain anomalies may explain impulsive decision-making among alcoholics

  A new study reveals that individuals who are dependent on alcohol may have functional anomalies in their brains which impacts cognitive and emotional control. more...

• Effects of alcohol associated with drinking habits among young adults, study says

  A new study by University of Chicago researchers debunks the old notion that people who experience the depressive effects of alcohol are more likely to become problem drinkers. more...

• Survey: One-third of mothers drink alcohol during pregnancies

  A new study reveals that alcohol use during pregnancy is common and is associated with significant threats to the development of children. more...

• Gene variation may explain why some teens abuse alcohol, study says

  A new study reveals that a genetic variation in the brain activity of certain adolescents may explain why some problem teens binge drink. more...

• Parents should closely monitor teens on New Year's Eve

  A recent editorial in the Centre Daily Times suggests that parents who have teenagers should be diligent come New Year's Eve, a popular time of year for adolescents to experiment with alcohol and drugs. more...

• Parenting style can influence teen drinking habits

  Parents play a significant role in alcohol abuse among teenagers, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. more...

• Some alcoholic beverages marketed like energy drinks, teenagers say

  A recent report reveals that some teens are confusing alcohol and energy drinks when they purchase beverages at the store. more...

• Wisconsin high school students tested for alcohol consumption before entering school dance

  Randomly-selected teenagers in Wisconsin had to pass an alcohol test to get into their homecoming dance this past weekend. more...