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The reasons for binge drinking by children and adolescents in Europe include: [7] It's really fun (76%) I feel more sociable (65%) I feel happy/relaxed (51% each) I forget my problems (41%) Other causes include feeling more grown-up and fitting in with peers and to increase the chance of sexual encounters.
Binge drinking, or heavy episodic drinking, can lead to damage in the limbic system that occurs after a relatively short period of time. This brain damage increases the risk of alcohol-related dementia, and abnormalities in mood and cognitive abilities. Binge drinkers also have an increased risk of developing chronic alcoholism.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 40% of falls involve alcohol and at least a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10%. ... Symptoms of binge drinking can ...
Heavy and binge drinking have been a growing trend in the U.S., according to a new study that has estimated drinking rates. At a national level, heavy drinking, which is considered an average of ...
Prevailing cultural images of men as stoic figures who can handle their alcohol perpetuate the dangerous myth that excessive drinking is a sign of strength. However, the reality is far from this stereotype, as men face unique challenges contributing to their struggles with alcohol, such as societal expectations, workplace pressures, and ...
Don't take a chance if you see a friend passed out from drinking too much. Get them help as soon as possible. I'm very lucky to have made a full recovery, but I know there are others who won't be ...
Using medical and other records, CDC studies have identified 0.2 to 1.5 infants with FAS for every 1,000 live births in certain areas of the United States. [118] A more recent CDC study of 2010 data analyzed medical and other records and found FAS in 0.3 out of 1,000 children from 7 to 9 years of age. [119]