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H.A.L.T. will celebrate it’s 5th birthday Friday, June 4 at the Spring Valley Club at Noon.
H.A.L.T. is an independent 12-Step Substance Abuse Meeting for Alcoholics and Addicts following the format of Alcoholics Anonymous that meets daily at Noon at the Spring Valley Club, 2400 South Jones, Unit 10, Las Vegas, NV 89146.
H.A.L.T. will celebrate it’s 5th birthday Friday, June 4 at the Spring Valley Club at Noon.
Why does drinking alcohol have such profound effects on thought, mood, and behavior? And why does alcohol dependence develop and persist in some people and not in others? Scientists are addressing these questions and others through neuroscience—the study of the brain, where both alcohol intoxication and dependence begin. Through neuroscience research, scientists are gaining a better understanding of how alcohol changes the brain and how those changes in turn influence certain behaviors. For the full study, Click Here.
(H.A.L.T. is an independent 12-Step Substance Abuse Meeting for Alcoholics and Addicts following the format of Alcoholics Anonymous that meets daily at Noon at the Spring Valley Club, 2400 South Jones, Unit 10, Las Vegas, NV 89146.)
Dramatic developmental changes unfold as individuals mature from birth to childhood, from childhood to adolescence, and from adolescence to early adulthood. These include physiological changes—such as physical growth, brain development, and puberty—as well as psychological and social changes—such as an evolving sense of self, forming more mature relationships with friends, and transitioning from middle school to high school.
Developmental changes factor into underage drinking. For example, as a high school student transitions to college, he or she may experience greater freedom and autonomy, creating more opportunities to use alcohol. Underage drinking also can influence development, potentially affecting the course of a person’s life. For example, alcohol use can interfere with school performance and/or negatively affect peer relationships.
This Alcohol Alert examines the complex relationship between underage drinking and development: how developmental factors influence drinking, the social and physical consequences of alcohol use, and how various developmental stages can be specifically targeted to design more effective measures for preventing or treating underage drinking. For the full study fron NIAAA, Click Here.
(H.A.L.T. is an independent 12-Step Substance Abuse Meeting for Alcoholics and Addicts following the format of Alcoholics Anonymous that meets daily at Noon at the Spring Valley Club, 2400 South Jones, Unit 10, Las Vegas, NV 89146.)
With more than 2.5 million deaths a year attributed to the harmful use of alcohol, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global strategy aimed and reducing alcohol abuse worldwide. The proposal was endorsed in a consensus vote by all 192 nations who are members of the organization.
After years of inaction, WHO has taken steps for the first time to address the No. 8 cause of death worldwide.
The recommendations range from community prevention efforts, to lowering legal limits for drunk driving, to raising taxes on alcoholic beverages to limiting the sales and marketing of alcohol. The policy, in the works for at least two years, has been carefully monitored by the alcohol industry, which of course does not agree with the WHO findings.
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