Alcohol, Drugs & Impairment

Bethesda, MD – Teens who ride with drivers who are impaired by drugs and/or alcohol may be more likely to drive impaired themselves, according to a recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Portland, OR – More than 20 percent of older adults with chronic conditions have been prescribed medications that conflict with each other and may even make another condition worse, concludes a new study from Oregon State University and Yale University.

Pensacola, FL – The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine will be working together on a task force to study the safety and health issues associated with marijuana and other drug use among workers.

New Haven, CT – Elderly people who take medication for high blood pressure may have a greater risk of falling and being seriously injured, according to researchers at Yale University and Oregon State University.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed establishing a national database of commercial truck and bus drivers’ drug and alcohol testing results.

Ann Arbor, MI – Teens who consume energy drinks are more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes or drugs, concludes a new study from the University of Michigan.

Each year, the National Safety Council invites its members, Divisions, Delegates and directors to nominate candidates for the Delegates and Board of Directors.

Silver Spring, MD – Exceeding the recommended dose of some over-the-counter laxatives could damage the kidneys and heart, warns the Food and Drug Administration.

Alexandria, VA – More people are suffering serious outcomes related to poison exposure, according to the 2012 annual report from the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Ann Arbor, MI – Excessive drinking – and resulting negative consequences – are more likely to occur when college students combine alcohol and energy drinks, according to a new study from the University of Michigan and Penn State University.