Granny says, "Dat's right - just like Russia, we got a bunch o' drunks runnin' things... CDC: Washington, D.C., Leads Nation in Per Capita Cost of Excessive Drinking October 28, 2015 -- Washington, D.C. leads the nation with the highest per capita cost of excessive drinking, according to a new study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
'Dancing grannies' join drugs fight... Chinese 'dancing grannies' help out in anti-drugs fight Wed, 30 Mar 2016 - Groups of women known for dancing in China's public squares are helping police in the fight against drugs.
Drug abuse boondoggle wastes $86M... Obama Again Presses for More Resources to Fight US Drug Abuse March 29, 2016 - President Barack Obama pledged again Tuesday to press for new federal funding to fight opioid abuse in the United States. See also: $86M US Counter-Narcotics Plane Still Sitting in Storage Mar 31, 2016 | WASHINGTON -- An $86 million Drug Enforcement Administration plane purchased seven years ago to fly surveillance and counter-narcotics missions in Afghanistan remains grounded in the US and likely will never fly in Asia, according to a scathing audit released Wednesday by the Justice Department's inspector general. Related: US spy plane cost $86m but 'never used' Wed, 30 Mar 2016 - The US Drug Enforcement Administration spent $86m (£60m) on a spy plane to be flown in Afghanistan, but it was never used, a government report says.
A better Blood Alcohol Measuring device... New Device Could Improve Blood Alcohol Measuring May 19, 2016 - Using a breathalyzer or blood test to measure the amount of alcohol in the blood system may soon be a thing of the past.
Alcohol can increase the risk of developing cancers... Gene deficiency might link alcohol with cancer Sun, Jul 31, 2016 - SLOW POISON: Medical researchers said the long-term accumulation of acetaldehyde, which is metabolized by ALDH2, can increase the risk of developing cancers
Granny says if ya does this - you's an alcoholic... US College Students Miss Meals to Drink More Alcohol August 24, 2016 - Popular culture often shows alcohol as a big part of the college experience in the United States.
Uncle Ferd always takes a flask with him when he goes out onna date... Women 'nearing equality with men - in alcohol consumption' Mon, 24 Oct 2016 - Women have caught up with men, at least when it comes to knocking back alcohol - a global study of drinking habits shows.
Opioid Addiction in US Afflicts All Ages... Opioid Epidemic in US Also Hitting Children, Teens November 01, 2016 - Children and teens are not immune to the opioid epidemic sweeping the United States. A new study from the Yale University School of Medicine reveals opioid poisoning among children has doubled in recent years.
Granny says, "Dat's right - today's kids are so smart... Drug, Alcohol Use Falls Among US Teens December 13, 2016 - American teenagers are using fewer forbidden drugs and less alcohol, according to a newly released survey.
Granny says, "Dat's right lil' ladies - don't let yerself get fat so's ya won't end up a drunk... Body image problems in teen girls tied to alcohol use December 21, 2016 - High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their peers, a recent U.S. study suggests.
Granny says is why so many alcoholics are overweight... Alcohol flips brain into hungry mode Tue, 10 Jan 2017 - Alcohol switches the brain into starvation mode, ramping up appetite and hunger, scientists discover.