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• Youth who have their first drink during puberty have higher levels of later drinking
• College women exceed NIAAA drinking guidelines more frequently than college men
• Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain

Youth who have their first drink during puberty have higher levels of later drinking Posted: 18 May 2013 12:37 PM PDT The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of later alcohol problems.

College women exceed NIAAA drinking guidelines more frequently than college men Posted: 18 May 2013 12:37 PM PDT In 1990, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued guidelines that define low-risk drinking, which differ for men and women. New research shows that female college student drinkers exceed NIAAA guidelines for weekly drinking more frequently than their male counterparts.

Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain Posted: 18 May 2013 12:34 PM PDT Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on neurocognition in one-month-abstinent alcohol dependent (AD) individuals in treatment. Results show that AD individuals who currently smoke have more problems with memory, ability to think quickly and efficiently, and problem-solving skills than those who do not smoke, effects which seem to become greater with increasing age.

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