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Heavy drinkers consume less over time, but not at ‘normal’ levels

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Problem drinkers in the general population may reduce the amount of alcohol they consume over a period of years but not to the level of the average adult, according to a new study in the November issue of the Journal of Studies o…

Hispanic kids show greater risk of substance use

Hispanic middle school students may be more likely to smoke, drink or use marijuana than their peers of other races and ethnicities, whereas Asian students seem to have the lowest risk, according to new research in the September issue of the Jo…