Study: Bad Grades for Binge Drinkers
University of Iowa students who self-reported recent and frequent binge drinking had significantly lower grades than students who were not binge drinkers.
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Study Finds Low Doses of Alcohol Cause Tumor Growth
Low concentrations of alcohol caused tumors to grow in lab mice by increasing the growth factor in blood vessels, according to researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Jointogether.org Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:42:46 EDT

Utah Rejects Alcohol-Related Vanity Plates
A Utah resident has been barred from changing his license plate to 'MERLOT' by the state Tax Commission.
Jointogether.org Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Breast Cancer Linked to Moderate Alcohol Use
Women who drink 30 grams of alcohol or more daily have a 43-percent greater risk of developing breast cancer than nondrinkers, according to researchers affiliated with the Women's Health Study.
Jointogether.org Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:38:00 EDT

Grocery, Convenience Stores More Likely to Sell Alcohol to Kids, Study Says
An Oregon study finds that grocery and convenience stores are more likely than liquor stores or drug stores to sell alcohol to young-looking 21-year-olds without asking for ID.
Jointogether.org Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:30:24 EDT

Prison for Recovering Man Who Apologized for Sexual Assault
A man who contacted the victim of a 1984 sexual assault to apologize as part of his 12-step recovery program has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the crime he committed as a college student.
Jointogether.org Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:18:32 EDT

Ireland, Finland and England Have Europe's Biggest Binge-Drinking Problems
More than one-third of Irish residents are binge drinkers, the highest rate in the European Union, according to a new study.
Jointogether.org Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:54:07 EDT

Cholesterol Seen as Potential Buffer Against Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Animal studies show that small amounts of alcohol impair the ability of cholesterol to develop cells and organs in developing embryos, leading researchers to postulate that giving cholesterol supplements to alcoholic mothers could prevent alcohol-induced birth defects.
Jointogether.org Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:05:24 EDT

Alcohol Problems Among U.S. Soldiers in Iraq Tied to Violence
Some of the most violent crimes committed by U.S. troops in Iraq were fueled in part by alcohol.
Jointogether.org Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:13:06 EDT

Docs Call for Ban on Alcohol Ads in College Sports
The American Medical Association is paying for a series of ads in college newspapers calling on schools to stop accepting alcohol advertising during college sports events.
Jointogether.org Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EDT

MADD Media Awards
March 31 is the deadline for applications for the 2007 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Media Awards, which recognizes media organizations that provided outstanding coverage of drunk driving, underage drinking, and other issues related to MADD's mission.
Jointogether.org Fri, 9 Mar 2007 15:58:55 EST


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