News tagged with illicit alcohol

The use and misuse of alcohol and marijuana can be traced to a common set of genes

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Roughly eight to 12 percent of marijuana users are considered "dependent" and, just like alcohol, the severity of symptoms increases with heavier use. ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Proteins may point to alcohol use test

Measuring a set of protein changes in the blood linked to alcohol use may potentially lead to a more accurate diagnostic test than those currently available, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 23, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Parents encourage underage drinking

Half of Australian adults and 63 per cent of Australians on a higher income believe 15 to 17 year olds should be allowed to consume alcohol under parental supervision at home, according to the latest MBF Healthwatch survey.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0