August 7th, 2013 Contributed by Jen Wilson, GoodTherapy.org Correspondent Alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of negative outcomes, one of which is violence. A large number of incarcerated individuals are serving sentences for involvement in violent alcohol-related crimes. In some countries, the rate of recidivism and alcohol consumption upon release is increasing, prompting the…
It seems that people are always trying to find new and innovative ways to get drunk. However, a re-emerging trend, referred to as “smoking” alcohol, which seems to have recently become popular not only among teens and college students, has health care providers quite concerned. While many people may take regular shots of alcohol, or…
To get more of a buzz some are mixing energy drinks with alcohol. Unfortunately, it can lead them to believe that they are more sober than they actually are and risk alcohol poisoning or engage in dangerous behavior. A new study finds that consuming a caffeine-infused energy drink combined with alcohol is more dangerous than drinking…
New drug-testing patches determine levels of amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, oxycodone, PCP & marijuana in user’s blood. St. Petersburg, FL – Tampa Bay Monitoring is proud to announce an advanced drug testing solution for families and employers who want to verify sobriety. The new eight-panel drug-testing patch determines the presence of amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, oxycodone, PCP…
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida (UF) shows that “designated drivers” are generally chosen by selecting the “least drunk” individual, and that every designated driver tested for the study had consumed alcohol. The study included breath testing of more than 1,000 “party-goers” at a bar in a “major university town…
Remote alcohol monitoring helps parents feel more secure about their investment in their child’s college education. CYPRESS, Calif., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — SOBERLINK, Inc., a technology company based in Southern California, has developed a discreet, wireless breathalyzer for secure remote alcohol monitoring that is currently being sought after by parents of college-aged students. According…
By Peggy Drexler, Special to CNN updated 1:38 PM EDT, Tue June 4, 2013 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Women talk to Peggy Drexler about needing to drink to unwind after day with kids or work Drexler: More women drinking more heavily; college age women drinking more than men Websites promote moms drinking wine, she says. Often women…
By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN updated 6:36 AM EDT, Wed May 15, 2013 Washington (CNN) — A common benchmark in the United States for determining when a driver is legally drunk is not doing enough to prevent alcohol-related crashes that kill about 10,000 people each year and should be made more restrictive, transportation safety investigators…
Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event runs from 10:00am until 2:00pm. If you have unwanted prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines, this is a great opportunity to safely discard them. Enter your ZIP code to find a collection site near you. Properly disposing of medicines is important to human health and…
