Alcohol
Alcohol Taxes and Excessive Drinkers
There are many contrary opinions on increasing taxes on alcohol. Some believe it will discourage people from drinking, thus reducing the binge drinking rates and illnesses caused by alcohol. Others
Sharing the Story
Blog post by: Alumni Relations Specialist Why do we share our stories? What is the point? Some may think it’s because we like to hear ourselves talk. Yet there is
Does Drinking Make You Happier?
A Smartphone application called “Mappiness” and data from the British Cohort 1970 Study (BCS70) look into if alcohol can make a person happier long term. Alcohol is seen by many
Young Children Exposed to Alcohol Ads
Young children are being exposed to at least two alcohol advertisements per day, according to a study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. The study tracked
Alcohol Content on TV Influences Underage Drinkers
Unlike tobacco companies, alcohol companies are free to advertise their products on television. By doing so, they are exposing their products to millions of people, many of which are underage
Jello Shot Users More Likely to Drink Heavily
Jello shots, which are jello mixed with hard liquor in a small shot glass, are a standard at both high school and college drinking parties. These shots are marketed as
Low Income Areas Need Recovery Resources
Drug use in low-income and resource-poor communities is much more prevalent than in communities with access to employment and strong family relationships, finds a study published in Substance Use and
Prom Night and Alcohol Use
As prom season gets underway, parents begin to worry about the safety of their children on this special night. It is common knowledge that parties are held after the school
Lean On Me
Blog post by: Alumni Relations Specialist I can remember at the end of my active addiction, my run was lonely and depressing. I only had friends that wanted to use
Maryland Alcohol Sales Tax Decreases Consumption
Many states have considered raising taxes on alcohol in hopes of reducing consumption, however few have done so. In July 2011, Maryland raised its alcohol sales taxes from 6 percent
