Alcohol Misuse & Abuse
Blog articles on Sobering Up that address the alcohol misuse and abuse problems facing the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Study Finds Working Long Hours Linked to Excessive Drinking
Three martini lunches may be a thing of the past, but for many workers heading out to happy...
Study: Binge Drinking Affects Young Adults’ Immune Systems
Think the worst thing you’ll get from a night of hard drinking is a hangover? Think again. New...
2015 Funding for Public Safety & Victim Services in Tribal Communities
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the FY 2015 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) for funding to...
As UK Gets Tough on Alcohol and Crime, the BBC Puts New Tools to the Test
In the U.K., upwards of 50% of violent crime is linked to alcohol, and one-third of police time...
Alcohol is Prevalent Topic at NADCP’s 25th Annual Training Conference
SCRAM Systems is spending the week at the National Association of Drug Court Professionals 25th Annual Training Conference,...
Infographic: How Much Do College Students Drink?
As college students around the country settle in for the spring semester, a new infographic from 12Keys provides...
RAND Study Looks at Military Contractors and Alcohol Misuse
For a significant number of veterans, alcohol misuse is one legacy of their military service. In 2006, 1.8...
Veterans Courts Give Hope and Sobriety to Those Who Served
When veteran Robert Wiese got arrested for a DUI after his “welcome home” celebration, he was embarrassed and...
Obamacare Requires Insurance Plans to Cover Alcohol Treatment
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which went into effect on October 1, may bring some hope to people...
Infographic: The Impact of Alcohol Consumption in America
Most people are aware of the devastating consequences of alcohol-impaired driving, but the consequences of alcohol misuse and abuse extend...