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Tuesday, July 14 2026

Blackout Drinking Has Harmful Consequences for Young Adults

By System Admin, Tuesday, July 14 2026

Young adults who experienced alcohol-induced blackouts (AIBs) reported more alcohol-related consequences than when they drank similar amounts without blacking out, according to a study. AIBs involve a period of amnesia while the person is conscious and interacting; they may not remember what happened. AIBs are linked to consequences ranging from embarrassment and hangovers to sexual risk and developing alcohol use disorder. Among college students with recent AIBs, one in three drinking days involves this type of blackout—perhaps in part because young adults often do not perceive AIBs negatively. Read more...

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Thursday, July 2 2026

Why Addiction in Older Adults Is Growing — and Hard to Detect

By System Admin, Thursday, July 2 2026

Addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol among older adults is rising in the U.S. but often goes undetected. In 2023, an estimated 6.4 million Medicare beneficiaries had a substance-use disorder, according to federal data. At the same time, overdose rates among adults 65 and older increased by about 11 percent from 2022 to 2023, based on CDC estimates. Alcohol remains the most common substance abuse problem, with more than 1 in 10 older adults reporting binge drinking, a rate that has increased significantly since the early 2000s. Read more...

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Wednesday, July 1 2026

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Will Disrupt Normal Brain Maturation

By System Admin, Wednesday, July 1 2026

New research has found that adolescent binge drinking can repress neurons in the brain so they operate less normally because the genes required for their neurotransmitter function have been turned off. The adolescent brain is uniquely plastic, which supports learning and adaptation, but also creates a window of heightened vulnerability to harms. During this period, alcohol exposure can alter the developmental trajectory of both neural circuits and neuroimmune signaling, creating a persistent disruption of normal brain maturation. Read more...

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Thursday, April 23 2026

Binge Drinking Is a Concern for All Ages

By System Admin, Thursday, April 23 2026

When we talk about binge drinking, it's often in the context of college-aged adults. However, one medical director says that while binge drinking is most common in adults aged 18-25, it is a concern for all ages. In fact, Dr. LaPietra explains, "Binge drinking is defined as four or more drinks for women or five or more drinks for men within a two-hour period." Factors such as height and weight can also have an impact on how alcohol affects you. Read more...

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