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Moderate Levels of Drinking in Pregnancy Linked With Lower IQ in Children

Pregnant A new study suggests even moderate drinking in pregnancy can result in lower IQ levels in children.

College Drinking: No Fear, All Reward Raises Risk

College drinking Brain scans show that stressed out college students are more likely to abuse alcohol when they have both a strong desire for reward and little fear of the dangers.

Parental Monitoring Can Help Overcome Teens’ Genetic Predisposition to Drinking

Parents Parents who closely monitor their teens' behavior and friends can help counteract their children's genetic predisposition to an alcohol use disorder, a new study indicates.

Youth Can Get Alcohol, Cigarettes, Prescription Drugs to Get High, or Marijuana Within a Day or Less

youthalcohol About One-Third to One-Half of Youth Report That They Can Get Alcohol, Cigarettes, Prescription Drugs to Get High, or Marijuana Within a Day or Less.

Living Near Bars May Increase Risk of Heavy Drinking, Study Suggests

At the bar Living near bars may increase the risk of heavy drinking, a new study suggests. Researchers followed almost 55,000 adults in Finland for seven years.

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