BECAUSE ALCOHOL IS A DRUG –

Nov. 7, 2024 – A women’s health issue! In all age groups, the percentage of women who drink is approaching or has surpassed the percent of men who drink, Powell said. Adolescent girls are more motivated to drink to cope with negative emotions than boys, while males are more motivated to drink as a result of impulsivity and sensation seeking. 

Reporting on alcohol use and alcohol use disorder: Data, disparities, and responsible journalism Moderator: Naseem Miller, senior health editor, The Journalist’s Resource  Jordan Gass-Pooré, podcast producer and investigative journalist  Nasim Maleki, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School   Patricia A. Powell, Ph.D., deputy director, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

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