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People Exposed to Alcohol in Utero Have Increased Likelihood of Physical Health Problems in Midlife, Implicating a Complex Pattern of Risk Factors

People exposed to alcohol in utero report a greater range and frequency of physical health problems in midlife than those who were not exposed, according to a new study. Prenatal stressors and difficult early life experiences are known to increase...
26-Oct-2024 6:40 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Among Veterans with Alcohol Use Disorder, Improving Sleep May Lead to More Positive Mood and Less Frequent Heavy Drinking

Negative emotions may help explain the link between insomnia and dangerous drinking, according to a small study involving veterans with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The findings provide new insight into why insomnia might be linked AUD. Insomnia...
25-Oct-2024 9:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Think You’ve Outgrown Your High School Years? When It Comes To Drinking, A New Study Suggests Maybe Not

Adults aged 35 to 60 are drinking at unprecedented rates, with those who binge drank in high school reporting more past 30-day high-risk drinking in midlife. And this link may be especially strong for women, according to a study just published in...
24-Oct-2024 6:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Young Adults Provide Insight on Technology to Reduce Negative Consequences of Alcohol Use

Young adults think electronic interventions might help to reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use if tailored to their personal needs and goals. In a qualitative study, young adults reported that such real-time interventions should be...
22-Oct-2024 6:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Food Images Trigger Abnormally Low Reward Responses in Brains of People with Alcohol Use Disorder, Novel MRI Study Suggests

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may not respond typically to images of food (i.e., cues), according to a novel study using brain imaging.
20-Sep-2024 7:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Mobile-Based Tool to Address Heavy Drinking in Young Adults Passes Pilot Phase

Young adults who drink heavily reported that a specific intervention that provides personalized feedback on daily drinking would be beneficial for people who want to reduce their drinking and would encourage self-reflection among those who are not...
19-Sep-2024 6:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder at Risk of Liver Disease May be Less Commonly Referred for Liver Treatment if they are primarily seen for Mental Health Disorders

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are at risk of advanced liver disease are less likely to be referred for liver evaluation and care if they present primarily with alcohol-related mental health issues or a mental health diagnosis, according...
18-Sep-2024 7:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Alcohol Use May Co-Occur with Victimization in Young Adult Relationships

Drinking alcohol may predict experiencing physical, psychological, or sexual victimization during or shortly after alcohol use, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.
16-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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