Substance Abuse News

People who have three basic psychological needs met are more likely to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Across three different studies in the new publication, researchers found a sense of autonomy, competence and connection led participants to drink more responsibly. That meant drinking less, consuming alcohol more slowly and using a designated driver when drinking in public. People who said they weren’t fulfilled were more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drinking to the point of blacking out or acting foolishly or impulsively. Learn more...