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Recent research has illuminated how the “wine mom” phenomenon, prevalent on social media and television, influences mothers’ attitudes towards alcohol. This study found that the portrayal of mothers consuming alcohol as a stress-relief mechanism on platforms like Instagram and Facebook could encourage risky drinking behaviors by shaping social norms around alcohol consumption among mothers. The findings have been published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media. The “wine mom” phenomenon promotes the idea that alcohol is a necessary coping tool for motherhood’s challenges, often via humoro...
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Recent scientific studies reveal that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy might subtly alter fetal craniofacial development and specific brain structures, although these changes do not appear to significantly impact broader socio-cognitive development in early childhood. These findings offer a deeper understanding of the potential risks associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) encompasses a range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects include physical, behavioral, and lea...
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Alcohol is the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance worldwide, and its effects on brain function and behavior, particularly on sleep, have long been a subject of scientific inquiry. A recent study published in the journal Sleep sheds new light on how alcohol consumption before sleep over consecutive nights can significantly alter sleep architecture, offering a more nuanced understanding of its impact on our nightly rest. Previous research has established that alcohol can expedite sleep onset, with a notable percentage of adults in the United States using alcohol as a sleep aid. Howeve...
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Researchers in Canada enlisted a group of study participants to read a tongue twister before consuming alcohol and then each hour for up to seven hours afterward. By analyzing these recordings, they developed a machine learning system capable of determining with 98% accuracy whether the individual reading the text was under the influence of alcohol. The paper was published in Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Alcohol is one of the oldest known psychoactive substances. Its consumption is deeply ingrained in numerous cultural and social practices worldwide. People drink alcohol for fun, t...
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People who are more socially anxious may drink more alcohol when they are in situations where they do not know many people, according to new research. The study, published in the journal Addictive Behaviors, used a combination of smartphone surveys and alcohol sensors to measure how social anxiety and social context influenced drinking behaviors in everyday environments. Social anxiety has been found to be a risk factor for alcohol use disorder, but the relationship between social anxiety and drinking behaviors in real-world settings is unclear. Previous studies have used different methods and...
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A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has shed light on a critical psychological aspect of individuals dealing with severe alcohol use disorder (SAUD) that has been previously overlooked – their heightened fear of rejection. The study delved into rejection sensitivity, a phenomenon characterized by an anxious expectation of rejection, biased perception of rejection signals, and exaggerated reactions to them. The findings provide insight into how rejection sensitivity impacts individuals with SAUD and its potential implications for their social interactions and mental ...
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Have you ever wondered if alcohol has the power to change the way we perceive right from wrong? A recent scientific study delved into this question, uncovering new insights into the impact of alcohol on our moral judgments. The research provides evidence that even a single strong alcoholic drink can influence our willingness to engage in harmful or impure behaviors. The new findings are published in the journal Psychopharmacology. The relationship between alcohol and behavior has been a subject of curiosity for centuries. We’ve all heard stories of individuals making questionable decisions whe...
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If you’ve ever heard of the concept of “beer goggles,” you might be familiar with the idea that alcohol can make people see others as more attractive than they really are. But is there any scientific truth to this? A recent study sought to determine the real relationship between alcohol and perceptions of attractiveness. The findings, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, challenge the common belief that alcohol distorts men’s judgments of physical attractiveness and suggest that its effects on mate choices might be unrelated to perceptual alterations. Understanding how alc...
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A new study published in Translational Psychiatry explores deep brain stimulation (DBS) in treating alcohol use disorder. The results of the study indicate that DBS may be a beneficial treatment for those with treatment-resistant alcohol use disorder. While the study didn’t show significant results in terms of continuous abstinence, it did indicate that DBS might help reduce symptoms associated with alcohol use disorder, such as abstaining from alcohol more often, reducing cravings, and lessening anhedonia. Alcohol use disorder is a chronic and relapsing disorder that affects millions of peopl...
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Many people know that alcohol can negatively affect men’s sexual performance, but what about women? According to a study published in BMC Women’s Health, women are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction when they drink alcohol. Sex plays an important role in people’s lives and can impact their overall well-being and quality of life. Sexual dysfunction refers to problems that prevent a satisfying sexual experience, and it can happen to both men and women. Previous research suggests that around 40% of women experience sexual dysfunction. There are several risk factors ...
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