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Alcohol
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Addictions Vary Depending on Where in the World You Live
A new compilation of data finds Eastern Europe is a leader in both alcohol and tobacco consumption.
The Myth of Teenage Binge Drinking
Alcohol-related deaths are most common among middle-aged white men with disposable income, so why are all of the PSAs aimed at kids?
Think Alcohol’s Good for You? Not So Fast, Researchers Say
It turns out the benefits of light to moderate drinking might have been exaggerated.
Never Before Has Our Approach to Drugs Improved So Much, So Fast
We're winning: More progress has been made toward enlightened drug policies and treatment in the past five years than in the previous 25. Here's an advocacy agenda to take us even closer to the future we need.
Alcohol Prohibition in America Is Not Over Yet
There are still many areas where selling and even possessing alcohol is illegal. Research shows that they are probably not faring as well as their wet counterparts.
The Super Bowl Gets the Academic Treatment
There will be a lot more than football going on this Sunday.
Drinking Stimulates Consumption of High-Fat Foods
Why did you eat that whole bag of chips? Blame the alcohol you used to wash them down.
What Getting Drunk on New Year’s Eve Will Do to Your Immune System
A new study finds that drinking can damage more than your judgment.
The Elusive Link Between Casinos and Crime
With a study of the impact of Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino, a heated debate gets fresh ammunition.