WVABCA Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month - Brooke County Review

WVABCA Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month - Brooke County Review

The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration is has recognized April as Alcohol Awareness Month in West Virginia.In issuing a proclamation, Gov. Patrick Morrisey emphasized the need to increase public awareness and understanding about the dangers associated with underage alcohol use and adult alcohol misuse.Since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has recognized April as Alcohol Awareness Month.According to…

Alcohol Use Disorder 101

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Addiction Policy Forum is proud to share Alcohol Use Disorder 101—a brief, science-based online course designed to raise awareness and promote safer choices around alcohol use.This 15-minute, self-paced course introduces key concepts about alcohol’s effects on the body and brain, outlines the risks of excessive drinking, and explores how alcohol use can impact physical health, brain development, and beh…

Researchers Urge Awareness About the Risk to Children of Parental Alcohol – Patient Worthy

A recent study by Texas A&M researchers evaluated the results to male offspring of parental alcohol exposure. The exposure to the chemical diethylnitrosamine was found to be disruptive to mitochondrial, which is called the cell’s powerhouse, as it generates energy via cellular respiration.  The drinking habits of either parent, prior to conception, can have a […]