Oxytocin May Mitigate Alcohol Effects According to New Study
A new research study has shown that oxytocin, the so called love hormone, may mitigate alcohol effects. The study used mice and rats, and so far the results have not been studied in humans, but the research offers promise for those who have problems with …
Read More →Premature Death More Likely In Neighborhoods With Alcohol and Check Cashing Establishments
Researchers have recently discovered a link between premature death rates among adults, alcohol sales, and check cashing establishments in the neighborhood of residence. This link seems to be stronger for men and weaker for women so far. Toronto based Centre for Research on Inner City …
Read More →Alcohol and Teen Aggression are Linked in New Study
The University of Eastern Finland recently published the results of a study that showed a link between alcohol use and teen aggression. According to the study results teens who are aggressive are more likely to drink alcohol, and to drink larger amounts of alcohol more …
Read More →Is Marijuana Really a Gateway Drug?
Marijuana is often referred to as a gateway drug, but is this actually true? There are opposing views on this subject, with studies that show teens and young adults often use marijuana before they turn to harder illicit drugs but that also show that alcohol …
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