Study Highlights Dangerous Trend of Extreme Binge Drinking in High School

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Study Highlights Dangerous Trend Of Extreme Binge Drinking In High School
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Investigators from the University of Michigan studied the drinking habits of 16,332 high school seniors. They examined the cohort to determine prevalence of binge drinking (five or more drinks) and extreme binge drinking (greater than 10; or greater …
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People with disabilities sidelined in global HIV and AIDS fund intervention
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The incidence of alcohol abuse within the hearing impaired community is estimated to be at 35% compared to 12-14% incidence among the general population. It is estimated that 1 in 7 hearing-impaired persons has substance abuse problems, compared …
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How to approach drinking when it's not your child
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Amy Sechrist provides information and referral services for Compass Mark, 630 Janet Ave., a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the incidence, prevalence and consequences of the abuse of and addiction to alcohol and other drugs. For more …
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Alcohol Abuse


Alcohol Abuse: #3 preventable cause of death. alcohol is a large part of many cultures, including USA. 2/3 American adults consume alcohol, of which 10% of them are addicted, 10% have harmful…

 

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