Alcohol Archives

06.01.2026 A hand-drawn illustration of five young, diverse, queer individuals in front of a brick wall with a purple haze of smoke surrounding them

PHPod sits down with experts to discuss the health landscape that queer youth and young adults are facing in the United States. (From 2024)

Fellow Abby Varker

05.18.2026 A colorful background of many opened and drunk cans of different energy drinks

Adolescents who consumed energy drinks daily were more likely to report alcohol consumption, vaping, and violent behaviors.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

04.23.2026 Young woman sitting on bar counter, looking down at glass full of alcohol

The alcohol treatment system is not meeting the unique needs of women, and cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will only make this worse.

10.30.2025 Close-up portrait of a young person holding a beer and smoking a cigarette. Teen substance use concept

Teens with a loved one in prison were 2.5 times more likely to drink alcohol and 1.6 times more likely to use cannabis than those without.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

04.01.2025 Portrait of a young woman sitting along in a kitchen and drinking a glass of wine

Wine mom culture—the phenomenon of using wine as a coping mechanism—is widely accepted and is fostering concerning habits among some women.

Fellow Dani Weissert

03.12.2025 closeup image of electric scooters parked on sidewalk

From 2019 to 2022, e-scooter injuries nearly tripled, with the use of alcohol and other substances playing a key role in injury risk.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

02.14.2025

PHPod sits down with experts to discuss alcohol use in the U.S. and initiatives to promote healthy drinking habits amidst social pressures.

Fellow Abby Varker

10.11.2024 Young woman anxiously looking at phone in bar, betting on her favorite sports team. sports betting concept

Research shows that combining sports betting with drinking raises the risk of alcohol misuse, especially among young adults.

Fellow Heather Sherr

10.03.2024 Hands on steering wheel; man driving a car by night

By communicating openly about the dangers of drug use and impaired driving, parents play a key role in helping teens avoid risky behaviors.

Guest Author Andrew Yockey

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