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Over half of US college students experience alcohol-related harms

News Medical Health Sciences

More than half of US college students experienced alcohol-related harms caused by others, according to the first national probability-based survey of such harms conducted in 20 years.

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Experts call for national strategy to address alcohol-related harms in the UK

News Medical Health Sciences

The UK needs an overarching national strategy to tackle alcohol related harms, argue experts in The BMJ today, as deaths from alcohol in England reach their highest level on record.

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Panelists outline the importance of covering alcohol like other drugs

Association of Health Care Journalists

Studies suggest women are more likely than men to experience a variety of alcohol-related harms at comparable doses, including hangovers, blackouts, liver disease, brain atrophy and cardiomyopathy and cognitive deficits.

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How Does the Alcohol & Cancer Link Impact the Black Community?

Black Health Matters

We often hear about the staggering statistic of over 13,500 alcohol-associated traffic crash fatalities each year in the United States. To truly make a difference, we need to embrace the full spectrum of alcohol-related harm and take proactive steps to prevent these risks.

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4 Ways Dry January Can Positively Impact Your Health

Black Health Matters

It permits people to reflect on their alcohol consumption and engage mindfully, if at all. Alcohol Change, a philanthropic organization focused on obliterating alcohol-related harm, kicked off the first Dry January campaign in 2013. Others only engage in beer and wine, excluding spirits and liquors.