New study finds significant differences in alcohol-related harms among racial/ethnic groups Emeryville, CA (June 10, 2020) – Moderate drinkers are not immune from being injured, a new study from senior scientist Cheryl Cherpitel and colleagues found. Results showed that injury risk increased at low levels of exposure, measured by number of hours of having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, and that this risk was greatest for white drinkers compared to black and Hispanic … [Read more...]
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Washington State Residents Would Change Their Vote on Privatizing Liquor Sales
A new study looks at the shifts in voters’ opinions since privatization in Washington State A new study shows that voters in Washington State would likely reject privatization of liquor sales if the vote was held today. The study from the Alcohol Research Group, a program of the Public Health Institute, found that Washington residents who voted in favor of ending state controls on liquor sales in 2011 were 2.59 times more likely to want to change their vote than residents who voted against it. … [Read more...]
Alcohol Policies Are More Effective for Some Groups than Others
Increasing taxes on specific types of alcohol and implementing policies that reduce its availability have differing effects on specific subgroups according to a new study from ARG biostatistician Meenakshi Sabina Subbaraman and colleagues. The study, published in Addiction, is the first to address gaps in alcohol policy research by examining how such broad-based initiatives aimed at reducing drinking and its related consequences vary across gender and racial/ethnic groups. Results showed … [Read more...]
Looking Back at 2019: A Year in Review
In 2019, the Alcohol Research Group achieved its goals to improve public health through a greater understanding of how alcohol and other drug use affects individuals, families, and our communities, and by disseminating our findings to the public, practitioners, and policymakers. We worked on 28 active grants, published 57 articles in peer-reviewed journals, collaborated with 35 countries, and presented 38 papers at conferences and meetings in the US and around the world. In addition, as part … [Read more...]
New Grant Aims to Inform Young Women on Alcohol Use & Breast Cancer Risk
A new project, led by scientist Priscilla Martinez, and in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco, aims to better inform young women about the link between drinking and risk of breast cancer. Through the development and distribution of an educational campaign, the project will promote a greater understanding among young women about their own drinking and how it impacts their health so they can make more informed choices. Alcohol use is the … [Read more...]
Drinking High Levels of Alcohol Increases the Chance of Developing Hypertension
A new lifecourse study looks at how drinking affects health over a 30-year period Press Release: People who consume high-levels of alcohol may be at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure according to a new lifecourse study from the Alcohol Research Group (ARG), a program of the Public Health Institute. The study, published today in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, confirms previous research that demonstrated a significant link between hypertension and heavy drinking … [Read more...]
Liquor Prices Continue to Grow in Washington State after Privatization but at a Slower Rate
Press Release Emeryville, CA (December 18, 2019): New follow-up research on Washington State’s privatization of alcohol and its effect on pricing and consumption found liquor prices continued to increase compared to previous analyses conducted in 2014. However, increases varied by brand, container size, and store type. The study, conducted by the Alcohol Research Group (ARG), a program of the Public Health Institute, found that, between 2014 and 2016, prices grew by 3.9% for a 750 mL … [Read more...]
Understanding Disparities in Alcohol Treatment Services Utilization
This new study is focused on understanding barriers that contribute to Latino- White disparities in the use of specialty alcohol treatment. Underutilization by Latinos, the largest and fastest growing minority racial/ethnic group, is troublesome given that these services have been shown to be effective regardless of race/ethnicity. Findings will address gaps in the understanding of barriers that prevent people from seeking and receiving appropriate care for alcohol use disorders and will … [Read more...]
SHARE: Simplifying Human Subject Data Sharing for Alcohol Researchers
This new grant, headed by Bright Outcome and funded by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). , will develop an almost-automatic process to help alcohol researchers meet the requirements of the new NIAAA data-sharing policy. ARG will provide expertise and knowledge about data collection to better inform the project. The NIAAA data-sharing agreement requires that all NIAAA grant applications involving human subjects must include plans for the submission of study … [Read more...]
Policy Brief: Is Federal Parity Effective?
State Parity Laws May Explain Why Federal Policy Aimed at Increasing Access to Alcohol Treatment Services Shows Modest Effect N. Mulia, C.K. Lui, Y. Ye, M.S. Subbaraman, W.C. Kerr, T.K. Greenfield Summary The purpose of this policy brief is to assess the effectiveness of the 2008 Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) on treatment admissions for people with substance use issues. This is the first assessment to consider the moderating effect of pre-existing … [Read more...]
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