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Heavy Drinking Harms Teen Brains

Excessive alcohol use when you’re young could have lasting impacts on your brain. A new study from the University of Sydney highlights the significant changes in brain function and structure that can be caused by alcohol misuse in young people.

Binge Drinking Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Binge drinking causes insulin resistance, which increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to the results of an study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Mental Health Intervention ReducesTeen Drinking

Interventions for teenagers at risk of emotional and behavioural problems can significantly reduce their drinking behaviour, and that of their schoolmates.

This is the result from a new randomised controlled trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Alcohol and Caffeine, A Dangerous Brew

What happens when you take alcohol, one of the world’s most consumed intoxicants, and add a jolt of caffeine to create a new product?

You get a dangerous brew that “may lead to hazardous and life-threatening behaviors.” according to a consumer update by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).