Understanding Risk Factors Involved in Initiation of Alcohol Use During Adolescence
Demographic factors, cognitive functioning, and brain features can predict which youth eventually initiate alcohol use during later adolescence.
Demographic factors, cognitive functioning, and brain features can predict which youth eventually initiate alcohol use during later adolescence.
‘Better parenting skills and higher tax have helped in reducing underage alcohol consumption in the UK.’
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The survey revealed that parents in this generation hesitate to drink in front of their kids, carefully watch their children’ activities and contacts and more than that they maintain an open, friendly relationship with children. Also, higher alcohol taxes has substantially reduced the affordability of alcohol between 2008 and 2013, which is likely to be one of the leading causes of falling consumption.
Katherine Brown, Director of the Institute of Alcohol Studies, said: “It’s terrific to see that better parenting skills and improved family relationships may be contributing to the fall in drinking amongst children and young people."
NHS New Guidelines Abstain Drinkers from Alcohol Consumption for Two Days a Week
The current NHS guidelines allow men to drink 21 units a week while women can drink 14 units a week.
The current NHS guidelines allow men to drink 21 units a week while women can drink 14 units a week.
Europe Has Alarming Rates Of Smoking, Alcohol Consumption And Obesity: WHO Report
On an average, a person drinks 11 liters of alcohol a year. Nearly 60% of people in the WHO’s European region are either overweight or obese and 30% use tobacco.
On an average, a person drinks 11 liters of alcohol a year. Nearly 60% of people in the WHO’s European region are either overweight or obese and 30% use tobacco.
Alcohol Consumption may Not Improve Your Health After All
Now here's some news that may have you crying into your beer. Alcohol, when consumed in moderation, may not improve your health after all.
Now here's some news that may have you crying into your beer. Alcohol, when consumed in moderation, may not improve your health after all.
