Originally published in The Wall Street Journal by Brianna Abbott and Josh Ulick "You can probably assume that the tequila shot staring at you from the sticky bartop isn’t good for you. But what about that glass of red wine at dinner? Some Americans have long been sold on the so-called health benefits of red wine, partly because of animal studies that touted the promise of an antioxidant called resveratrol to fight against a range of diseases. But scientists have debunked that concept in … [Read more...]
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William C. Kerr Discusses Alcohol Use and Injuries in Time Magazine
“The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your lifespan. But in many scientific circles, consuming virtually any amount of alcohol is now seen as toxic. On Jan. 3, outgoing Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an advisory warning that alcohol consumption raises the risk of at least seven types of cancer. Shortly afterward, a second federal … [Read more...]
The impact of discrimination on alcohol use varies across different groups
A new study in Addictive Behaviors Reports applied an intersectional lens to explore the impact of discrimination on same day drinking patterns among sexual minority populations and uncovered significant differences between groups shaped by intersecting identities such as race, sex, and sexual orientation. The research team conducted a daily diary survey with self-identified sexual minorities, defined as individuals whose sexual identity differed from the majority orientation of people (e.g., … [Read more...]
Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Increase Health Risks, New Report Reveals
Emeryville, CA –The recently released Alcohol Intake and Health Study finds that even low levels of drinking raise the risk of cancer and death. Conducted by a scientific review panel under the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD), the study includes contributions from Priscilla Martinez, PhD, Deputy Scientific Director and Scientist at the Alcohol Research Group, a program of the Public Health Institute. Key Findings Risks far outweigh the … [Read more...]
Newsweek: ARG Senior Scientist Talks About Alcohol Policies that Could Curb Binge Drinking
Senior Scientist Thomas K. Greenfield, PhD, discusses restrictive state alcohol control laws that can reduce the prevalence of binge drinking. December 3, 2024. "North Dakota is the state with the highest rate of binge-drinking, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show. Binge drinking is defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as five or more alcoholic drinks for males, or four or more for females, on the same … [Read more...]
This Drinking Habit Is More Dangerous Than Bingeing
By Christina Caron, published in the New York Times The holidays offer an excuse to gather with loved ones, let loose and indulge: Plates loaded with comfort foods. Unapologetic napping. All the pie. And, for some, plenty of alcohol. But heavy drinking is not limited to the holiday season. Nor is it mainly the pastime of college students. Overall binge drinking rates are now equivalent among young adults and those in midlife. That’s because young people, especially young … [Read more...]
Invisible struggles: Data disaggregation reveals hidden suicide risk among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth
New research published today in JAMA Network Open highlights the critical need for data disaggregation — analyzing data by specific racial and ethnic groups rather than a single category — to reveal hidden risks of suicidal ideation among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA+NHPI) adolescents. By examining nine distinct AA+NHPI subgroups, the study, led by researchers at the Alcohol Research Group, a program of the Public Health Institute, reveals significant differences … [Read more...]
Millions of Americans Hurt By Others’ Drinking, Drug Use: Study
by Amy Norton PISCATAWAY, NJ – The risks of alcohol and other drug consumption to the user are well known, but many Americans—nearly 160 million—say they’ve been harmed by someone else’s substance use, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. In a national survey of U.S. adults, researchers found that 34% said they’d ever suffered “secondhand harm” from someone else’s alcohol use—ranging from marriage and family problems to financial fall-out to being … [Read more...]
In the News: To Battle the Bullet, Baltimore Goes After the Bottle
Alcohol is an overlooked factor in many shootings. Baltimore has tried harder than any other American city to disrupt the link. In East Baltimore, the 2017 killing of Ashley Long highlights the complex interplay between violence and the prevalence of alcohol outlets. Research by ARG Scientist Pamela Trangenstein, PhD, has demonstrated a significant association between the density of alcohol outlets and increased violent crime rates. Efforts to mitigate this issue, such as reducing store hours, … [Read more...]
Study identifies alcohol consumption trends across disadvantaged populations, proposes policy solutions to reduce health disparities
Results from new US study suggest beverage-specific policies could help mitigate alcohol-related health risks among vulnerable populations A recent U.S. study is the first to identify alcoholic beverage preferences among demographic subpopulations who face heightened alcohol-related health risks, including those with lower socioeconomic status (SES), minoritized groups, and heavy drinkers. Published in Drug and Alcohol Review, the study analyzed a sample of over 37,000 adults who … [Read more...]
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