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15 Apr 2026

How stress reaches the brain and promotes drinking habits

A study led by Jun Wang finds a brain pathway that sends a stress chemical to the habit centre. Alcohol weakens this system during early withdrawal, which helps explain relapse and rigid drinking behaviour.

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26 Mar 2026

Three basic needs linked to safer drinking

A study in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors finds that meeting three needs — autonomy, competence and connection — is linked to safer alcohol choices and a lower risk of misuse. Researchers studied college students and adults.

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29 Jan 2026

Dry January: a month without alcohol

Dry January is a monthlong break from alcohol that has grown into a global movement. Experts say people join for health reasons and because a clear, time‑bound goal helps motivation.

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17 Dec 2025

Higher drinking age in Spain reduces teen drinking

A study of several Spanish regions finds that raising the minimum legal drinking age cut teenage drinking and improved school test scores and mental health. The research compares behaviour before and after the law changes.

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15 Dec 2025

How teens use cannabis linked to binge drinking

A University at Buffalo study found that twelfth graders who use two or more ways to consume cannabis have a higher risk of recent binge drinking. The study compares smoking, vaping, edibles and dabbing in US high school seniors.

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5 Dec 2025

Parents' Attitudes Linked to Binge Drinking and Greek Life

A study finds that parents who are more permissive about alcohol are linked to students joining fraternities or sororities and higher binge drinking during the first college year. Authors suggest parenting programs to reduce risk.

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