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Tag: Alcoholism

Tag Archives: Alcoholism

29Aug/23

Is alcohol the number one cause of death?

August 29, 2023UncategorizedAddiction, Alcohol, Alcohol abuse, Alcohol and health, Alcohol in Australia, Alcoholism, Drinking culture, Drug culture, Drug overdose, Long-term effects of alcohol, naloxone, Scotland, Short-term effects of alcohol consumption, Substance-related disorders, United Statesadmin

29 August 2023 /Food and Drink/ –I n 2022, there were 1,245 alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland, compared to 1,051 drug-related deaths. This is the first time that alcohol-related deaths have been higher than drug-related deaths in Scotland.

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04May/23

Alcohol is not a solution

May 4, 2023Food and DrinkAlcohol, Alcoholism, Anxiolytics, Drink, Drinking culture, Ethanol, Euphoriants, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, Health effects of wine, Neurochemistry, Non-alcoholic drink, Psychoactive drugsadmin

Alcohol can impair judgment and decision-making, which can lead to risky behavior. It can also make it more difficult to consent to sexual activity. In addition, alcohol can be used to intoxicate women so that they can be taken advantage of. Continue reading →