The Amethyst Initiative is a group of college and university presidents across the U.S. They promote public discussion about the unintended consequences of current alcohol policies. This includes the minimum legal drinking age of 21. Amethyst Initiative presidents invite new ideas on how best to prepare young adults to make responsible decisions about alcohol use. Dr. …
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Brief Intervention Techniques for Alcohol: How & Why They’re Effective
Interview with Dr. Jason Kilmer Psychologist Dr. Jason Kilmer describes Brief Intervention Techniques. He’s an expert on how and why they work. David Hanson interviews Dr. Kilmer.. Hanson– I understand that Brief Intervention Techniques are very effective in reducing alcohol abuse. Dr. Kilmer– Yes. Particularly in our work with college students, they’re an important piece of …
How to Prevent a Hangover & Practical Ways to Reduce Hangovers: Helpful Tips.
How can we prevent a hangover? Most people enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages, at least occasionally. But no one wants the pain and discomfort of a hangover the next morning if they drink too much. I. Hangovers How do you know if you have a hangover? In short, you will know it. The severity varies among people, …
Reduce Underage Alcohol Abuse In Creative Ways: Here are Seven
Our society uses many techniques in efforts to reduce underage alcohol abuse. (This includes alcohol abuse by those of legal age but still young.) A few are effective, but most are not. And there’s no silver bullet. Therefore, we must continue examining additional possibilities. Here are some creative ways to try to reduce underage alcohol …
Perceived Parental Alcohol Problems and Childrens’ Drinking Patterns in Youth
Do young people with parental alcohol problems have different drinking patterns than those without parental alcohol problems? The Study Research in Denmark studied this question. It used data from the Danish National Youth Study. This was a national survey of 75,025 high school and vocational school students. They were 15-25 years old. These were the …
Legal Drinking Age: Science vs. Ideology Battle Continues
Some Assumptions Debate over the legal drinking age continues. It’s largely between scientific findings and ideological beliefs. Underlying current minimum age laws are the assumptions of American prohibitionism. Drinking alcohol is dangerous and undesirable. Consuming any amount of alcohol is equally undesirable. Moderate social drinking is the forerunner of chronic inebriation. Drinking typically results in problem …
College Alcohol Amnesty Policies (“Good Samaritan” Policies)
College alcohol amnesty policies for students are becoming wide-spread. They help protect the health and safety of students. In addition, they help protect colleges and universities from expensive legal suits. I. What is College Alcohol Amnesty? These Good Samaritan policies are designed to protect the health and lives of students who over-consume alcohol. If they …
Alcohol Science Pioneer: Dr. Stanton Peele, J.D., Ph.D.
Stanton Peele and his ideas have had a profound effect on the field of alcohol and drug abuse. His ideas also have major implications for reducing substance abuse. He challenges many strongly held beliefs. And that threatens the status quo. Not surprisingly, he and his ideas often cause hostility. I. Interview: Stanton Peele Dr. Stanton …
Effects of Combining Energy Drinks and Alcohol: Surprising Facts
Energy Drinks and Alcohol Many writers* have suggested that consuming energy drinks and alcohol can be harmful. They fear it might reduce the sense of intoxication. In turn, this might lead to drinking more alcohol. This concern has led to laws and policies about combining energy drinks and alcohol. Researchers reviewed the scientific evidence on …
Alcohol Amnesty Policies (Medical Amnesty) Save College Student Lives.
College Emergency Alcohol Amnesty Policies College policies for medical emergency alcohol amnesty are widespread. They place protecting the health and safety of students as a college’s very highest priority. These policies have one primary goal. It’s to protect the health and lives of students who over-consume alcohol and need medical help. It assuring them that …