Higher alcohol tax has public health payoff
MINNEAPOLIS, November 14, 2008—A new study confirms the idea that increasing alcohol taxes saves people's lives.
Americans are drinking less (but rate of alcoholism in unchanged)
MINNEAPOLIS, August 7, 2008—Americans are drinking less alcohol, according to a study in the August issue of The American Journal of Medicine.
Drug used with alcoholics helps gamblers, too
MINNEAPOLIS, June 30, 2008—A drug commonly used to treat alcohol addiction has a similar effect on pathological gamblers, curbing the urge to gamble and participate in gambling-related behavior, according to a new research at the University of Minnesota.
Almost a quarter of the population drove drunk last year
MINNEAPOLIS, April 23, 2008—A report titled "State Estimates of Adults Driving under the Influence of Alcohol and Illicit Drugs" reveals that almost a quarter of Minnesota drivers drove drunk at least once in the past year.
Study: Beer and spirits more available in African American neighborhoods
MINNEAPOLIS, April 7, 2008—Living in a poor African American neighborhood means greater alcohol availability and promotion, according to a recent study by University of Minnesota researchers. Especially malt liquor.
Partnership for a Drug-Free Minnesota announced
MINNEAPOLIS, April 1, 2008—Minnesota has launched the Partnership for a Drug-Free Minnesota, the state chapter of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, tapping into a national, media-based education campaign to reduce illegal drug use in the state, it was announced today.
ICSI conference on clinical quality improvement, May 7-9
MINNEAPOLIS, April 1, 2008—The Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) is holding its 11th Colloquium on Clinical Quality Improvement May 7 to 9 at DoubleTree Hotel Park Place in St. Louis Park.
Psychiatric resources available online
MINNEAPOLIS, March 27, 2008—The Minnesota Psychiatric Society is offering an array of new resources for physicians online.
SAMHSA survey shows Minnesota has a binge drinking problem
MINNEAPOLIS, March 25, 2008—A recently released Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) survey says that Minnesota ranks among the top two states for binge drinking, topped only by Iowa.
Research on older drinkers yields surprising findings
MINNEAPOLIS, March 7, 2008—Nearly one in 10 older Americans is an “unhealthy drinker,” according to a study published this week in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.