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Immune System May Influence How Alcohol Affects Behavior

The changes in behavior that come about under the influence of alcohol, such as difficulty controlling muscles for walking and talking, may be influenced by immune cells in the brain, according to a new study from Australia published in the British Journal of Pharmacology this month…

Extent Of Peer Social Networks Influences Onset Of Adolescent Alcohol Consumption

Most parents recognize that the influence of peers on their children’s behavior is an undeniable fact. But, just how far do these influences reach? A study published in the September/October issue of Academic Pediatrics reports that adolescents are more likely to start drinking alcoholic beverages when they have large social networks of friends…

JRF report: Young people, alcohol and the media

A new study by The Centre for Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) explores media representations of alcohol and their influence on teenage drinking.

Poor parenting increases likelihood of binge drinking at ages 16 and 34

A study of over 15,000 children by Demos says parenting style is one of the most important and statistically reliable influences on whether a child will drink responsibly in adolescence and adulthood – see Demos press release and blog . The findings appear to support the recent JRF report that emphasised the importance of parents in influencing teenager's drinking, and research reviews assessing parenting interventions. The Demos press release stated: Demos found that ‘tough love’ parenting, combining consistent warmth and discipline, was the most effective parenting style to prevent unhealthy relationships with alcohol right into the mid-thirties age range.

Poor parenting increases likelihood of binge drinking at ages 16 and 34

A study of over 15,000 children by Demos says parenting style is one of the most important and statistically reliable influences on whether a child will drink responsibly in adolescence and adulthood – see Demos press release and blog . The findings appear to support the recent JRF report that emphasised the importance of parents in influencing teenager's drinking, and research reviews assessing parenting interventions. The Demos press release stated: Demos found that ‘tough love’ parenting, combining consistent warmth and discipline, was the most effective parenting style to prevent unhealthy relationships with alcohol right into the mid-thirties age range

Community Organization Can Reduce, Negate Impact Of Alcohol Outlets On Neighborhood Violence

The density of businesses that sell alcohol in a community has been tied to local levels of violence, but new research has found that the influence depends on the nature of the community. More stable communities can see little to no influence but more disorganized communities are not so fortunate…

Examining the Predictive Validity of Low-Risk Gambling Limits with Longitudinal Data

Abstract Aims.  To assess the impact of gambling above the low-risk gambling limits developed by Currie et al.

Intoxicated workers: findings from a national Australian survey

ABSTRACT Aims  To identify prevalence of alcohol and drug use and intoxication at work. Participants  A total of 9828 Australian workers 14 years old. Setting  Australia 2007

Analysing the Spanish smoke-free legislation of 2006: A new method to quantify its impact using a dynamic model

Abstract: Background: There are many models that study aspects of smoking habits: the influence of price, tax, relapse time, and the effects of prohibition. There are also studies examining the effects of the Spanish smoke-free law. We wanted to build a model able to separate the effect of the law from the pre-law evolution of smoking habits.Methods: Using data from the Spanish Ministry of Health and Social Policy, we developed a dynamic model of tobacco use

Parents Lead By Example On Responsible Drinking Says Drinkaware, UK

Responding to today’s Joseph Rowntree Foundation survey showing the influence of family and friends on teenage drinking, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, says: “This study reinforces Drinkaware’s research which shows that parents are vital in shaping children’s attitudes to alcohol and they have more influence than they think…