Broken Homes and Spirits: Examining Early Childhood Adversity
Early child adversity can contribute to childhood traumas. In response, the child could experiment with drug abuse as a coping mechanism.
Article Category: <span>Alcohol</span>
COVID-19 is Causing People to Relapse
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing some individuals who are recovering from a substance use disorder to relapse, but friends and family can help.
Alex Jones, Infowars Conspiracy Theorist, Charged with Drunk Driving in Austin, Texas
The famous conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been charged with DWI in Austin, Texas after blowing under the legal limit, but failing the sobriety test.
US Binge Drinking Is Intensifying
Binge drinking is a common and dangerous way to use alcohol. Recent trends of increased alcohol consumption during binging periods could be dangerous.
Impaired Bus Drivers Risk Children’s Lives While Driving Drunk, High
In the last 5 years, over 1,000 children have been driven by an impaired bus driver who is drunk or high from alcohol or drugs.
New Study Disproves Notion That Women with Children Binge Drink More Often
Nationwide alcohol trends do not support "mommy drinking culture," the common idea that women with children are more inclined to binge drink.
Preloading Before Going Out Causes Increased Intoxication, Study Confirms
A Griffith University study focused on the practice of preloading, or drinking before going out to drink more alcohol.
Prosecutors Charge Five Men for Fatal Alcohol Poisoning of Underage Student at Fraternity Party
Prosecutors in Orange County, CA have charged five UC Irvine fraternity brothers for the fatal alcohol poisoning of Noah Domingo, an 18-year-old student.
Can Young Adult Polysubstance Use Be Prevented?
According to a new study, young adults in the United States (aged 18-25 years) are reporting increasingly high rates of polysubstance use.