News tagged with alcohol intoxication
Key lessons from history on alcohol taxes
Steep rises in taxes on alcohol do not necessarily reduce consumption, according to research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) into the history of intoxicants in 16th and 17th England.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
May 01, 2012 |
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Alcohol's disruptive effects on sleep may be more pronounced among women
Researchers have known for decades that alcohol can initially deepen sleep during the early part of the night but then disrupt sleep during the latter part of the night; this is called a "rebound effect." A new study of ...
Feb 15, 2011 |
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Doctors should be required to disclose sleep deprived status to patients before elective surgeries
While regulations have been put in place to restrict the work hours of doctors in training, no such regulations exist for fully trained physicians. An editorial in this week's New England Journal of Medicine argues that s ...
Dec 30, 2010 |
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Why are men more susceptible to alcoholism?
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances, and men are up to twice as likely to develop alcoholism as women. Until now, the underlying biology contributing to this difference in vulnerability has remained unclear.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 18, 2010 |
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Why drunk drivers may get behind the wheel
A new study shows the impact of alcohol intoxication on reasoning and problem-solving abilities and may explain why some people feel they have recovered enough to drive after drinking. The research, led by Peter J. Snyder, ...
Aug 18, 2010 |
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Binge drinking adolescent monkeys' brains seriously damaged by alcohol
(PhysOrg.com) -- Binge drinking is increasing in adolescents, and new research has shown long-lasting damage to an important area in the brains of adolescent monkeys after binge alcohol consumption, and suggests binge drinking ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jun 02, 2010 |
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Everyone looks the same - when you drink
(PhysOrg.com) -- People are much better at recognising faces of their own racial group than those of different races, but a new study suggests that drinking alcohol almost eliminates that bias.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 19, 2010 |
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Caffeine doesn't reverse the negative cognitive impact of alcohol, study shows
People who drink may want to know that coffee won't sober them up, according to new laboratory research. Instead, a cup of coffee may make it harder for people to realize they're drunk.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 07, 2009 |
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Lowering the Blow
(PhysOrg.com) -- Serving lower-alcohol drinks at public events can help reduce the number of people who need medical attention.
Aug 05, 2009 |
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'Intoxication' may not always be visible
One well-known and often deadly consequence of alcohol intoxication is impaired driving. Yet still today, it is difficult for even trained observers to fully identify "intoxication," given that so many factors contribute ...
May 22, 2009 |
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Increased risk of injury even after first glass
Most alcohol-related damage occurs after moderate consumption, according to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet on the association between alcohol and injury.
Mar 23, 2009 |
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