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Counseling by ER Doctor = Reduced Drinking

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Seven Minutes of Counseling by ER Doctor Can Help Reduce Drinking

People who engage in hazardous and harmful drinking are more likely to reduce their consumption of alcohol for at least one year if they receive just seven minutes of counseling from an emergency room physician, a new study finds. Physician counseling can also reduce drinking and driving.

NY Orders a Stop to Sale of Synthetic Marijuana

19296857 New York State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H. has issued an order of summary action banning the sale of synthetic marijuana products in New York State. These substances, generally referred to as "synthetic marijuana", consist of plant material coated by chemicals that mimic THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

New Technology Aims to Prevent Drunk Driving

Drunk-Driving- Cars and trucks one day may have built-in blood alcohol detectors, The Wall Street Journal reports. Research on the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) is progressing more quickly than expected, and could be available within eight to 10 years, experts say.

Addiction Fueled by Increased Painkiller Sales

24233396 A recent Associated Press analysis has found that sales of the nation's two most popular prescription painkillers have exploded in new parts of the country. The analysis' finding is worrying experts who believe that this epidemic is as a result of a push by doctors to relieve patients' suffering.

Drink a Day Can Increase Woman’s Risk of Breast Cancer

33275469 Just One Drink a Day Can Increase Woman's Risk of Breast Cancer, Study Finds

Having just one alcoholic drink daily can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer by 5 percent, a review of studies concludes. Three or more daily drinks can raise a woman's breast cancer risk between 40 to 50 percent, the researchers found.

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