JT Daily News: Report Finds Guidelines for Sensible Drinking Not Adequate for Preventing Cancer

Daily News July 13, 2011     TODAY'S NEWS Guidelines for Sensible Drinking Not Adequate for Preventing Cancer, Researchers Say Current guidelines for sensible drinking are not adequate for preventing cancer, according to a new report. The authors say many countries' recommendations for moderate drinking don't take into account the long-term risks of alcohol use. Secondhand Smoke Exposure Associated with Higher Risk of ADHD, Learning Disorders Children who breathe in secondhand smoke at home are more likely to develop attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders and other behavior problems, compared with children who grow up in smoke-free homes, a new study suggests. California Assembly Votes to Prohibit Beer with Added Caffeine The California Assembly this week voted to ban the production and sale of beer with added caffeine. Study Review Links Smoking During Pregnancy With Severe Birth Defects A review of 101 studies concludes that smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of certain types of severe birth defects, including defects of the heart, face, limbs, feet and eyes. OTHER HEADLINES OF INTEREST Steroid stats promising among Illinois youth; But some say numbers could be misleading and masking true rates of use (Chicago Tribune) Blog: Teenagers, Divorce and When (and When Not) to Medicate- Part One (The Huffington Post) Blog: Teenagers, Divorce and When (and When Not) to Medicate: Part Two (The Huffington Post) Celebrity Rehab On Indefinite Hiatus (Radar Online) SHARE ON    NEWSROOM To stay on top of the latest drug and alcohol news. RESOURCES Prevent › Intervene › Get Treatment › Recover › Research & Publications › SPREAD THE WORD Send this message to a friend or colleague. Tell a Friend › SUPPORT US Together we can continue to build healthy families and healthy futures. Get Involved ›       DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. Messages sent to this email address are not read.   To prevent mailbox filters from deleting mailings from Drugfree.org, add jointogether@drugfree.org to your address book.   Find us on:       Copyright 2011 | The Partnership at Drugfree.org | 352 Park Avenue South | Ninth Floor | New York, NY 10010 Update Profile | Unsubscribe | Subscribe to List