alcohol

Energy Drinks and Alcohol…Cocaine

Scientific article

7 December 2016

A new study carried out by researchers at Purdue University, and subsequently published in the journal PLOS ONE, has found that mixing alcohol with energy drinks may affect the adolescent brain in much the same way as does taking cocaine...

Health at a Glance: Europe 2016

Book

The fourth edition of Health at a Glance presents key indicators of health and health systems throughout Europe. The quality of care has generally improved in most EU countries, yet disparities persist. Improved treatments for life...

Young Australians Concerned about Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health

Book

A new study, which surveyed nearly 22,000 15- to 16-year-olds, sheds light on the concerns of Australian teens. Young Aussies identified alcohol and drugs (29%) as the most important issue in Australia today, followed by equity and...

Adolescents, Crime and Alcohol Consumption

Book

30 November 2016

Alcohol in the system was a year-long project that investigated the link between drinking and youth offending. Listed below are the project's key findings: Drink culture is rife in the UK. Access to alcohol information and support for young...

Teenagers under the Influence: Alcohol, Drugs and Video Games

Scientific article

30 November 2016

Researchers have carried out a study which assesses the relationship between playing video games and substance use amongst adolescents.

The Impact of Prevention Interventions in Early Childhood

Scientific article

27 November 2016

New research coming out of the University of Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions points to evidence which seems to suggest that an effective way of preventing drug and alcohol use by teenagers is to begin substance abuse education in...

Sports and Alcohol - A Strange Cocktail?

25 November 2016

Dublin

Ireland

This seminar focuses on the relationship between sports and alcohol in Ireland. The event is for coaches, sports students and others interested in sports. The speakers will address the following topics:

Alcohol and the Athlete
Alcohol and Health

Women Are Drinking as Much as Men

Scientific article

7 November 2016

Alcohol-related disorders are traditionally seen as predominately affecting males. New research has found, however, that women now consume as much alcohol as men and, as a result, are doing increasing amounts of harm to their bodies. The...

Writing Workshop

22 November 2016

Melbourne

Australia

The Banyule Community Health’s AOD peer support group will run two writing workshops for people with

Alcohol + Energy Drinks May Make You Drink More

Scientific article

Research has shown that people tend to drink more when they consume alcohol combined with energy drinks. Mixing energy drinks and alcohol is known to reduce the feeling of drunkenness as the stimulants in energy drinks dampen the sedative...