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- Youth who have their first drink during puberty have higher levels of later drinking
- College women exceed NIAAA drinking guidelines more frequently than college men
- Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain
| Youth who have their first drink during puberty have higher levels of later drinking Posted: 18 May 2013 12:37 PM PDT The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of later alcohol problems.  |
| College women exceed NIAAA drinking guidelines more frequently than college men Posted: 18 May 2013 12:37 PM PDT In 1990, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking, which differ for men and women. New research shows that female college student drinkers exceed NIAAA guidelines for weekly drinking more frequently than their male counterparts.  |
| Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain Posted: 18 May 2013 12:34 PM PDT Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on neurocognition in one-month-abstinent alcohol dependent (AD) individuals in treatment. Results show that AD individuals who currently smoke have more problems with memory, ability to think quickly and efficiently, and problem-solving skills than those who do not smoke, effects which seem to become greater with increasing age.  |
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