Teen Alcohol Use
Adolescents aged 12-20 living in rural Pennsylvania completed alcohol use assessments. The DSM-5 criteria for alcohol use disorder were met by 1.9% of 12-14 year-olds, and 10% of those 15-20 years old. Study authors recommend physicians screen adolescents about their frequency of alcohol use due to the high prevalence of alcohol-related harm among teens. PositiveTip:…
Read MoreNo Alcohol Intake Level Safe
A ten year study of eight European countries on alcohol consumption and cancer has lead researchers to conclude that "there is no sensible limit below which the risk of cancer is decreased. ... Thus, alcohol consumption should not be recommended to prevent cardiovascular disease or all-cause mortality." Representatives from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in Bethesda, Maryland,…
Read MoreBenefits of Parental Monitoring-9: Gambling and Alcohol Use
This is the ninth in a series of blogs examining the benefits of parental monitoring.The Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs reported a study that examined the effect of parental monitoring on gambling and alcohol use among youth.Gambling and alcohol misuse are known to be widespread among youth, and may be part of a…
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