Alcohol, Drugs & Impairment

Washington — The approval of a second over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose is a “game-changer” for its lifesaving potential, the National Safety Council says.

A recent study of deadly poisonings among kids younger than 6 has found that nearly half involved opioids.

If you struggle to get quality sleep, you may be at increased risk of heart disease, results of a recent study suggest.

Teens who begin “high-intensity drinking” of alcohol by their junior year of high school are more likely to drink heavily as young adults, researchers at the University of Michigan say.

Itasca, IL — Jennifer Limoges is the recipient of the 2023 Robert F. Borkenstein Award, presented by the Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division of the National Safety Council.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council, in partnership with Youturn Health, has launched a program designed to provide a “complete picture” of worker resilience and overall well-being.

People living in urban areas who visit “green spaces” more frequently are less likely to use anti-anxiety medications and other prescription drugs, results of a recent study out of Finland show.

Piscataway, NJ — A recent study of hospital ER patients found that those who were under the influence of alcohol when they were injured had a fivefold increased risk of dying within the next year.

Although research has linked drinking alcohol to an increased risk of cancer, a recent study indicates that many people don’t know it.

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