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• Auto Accidents Linked to Cannabis Use Increases with Legalization, Study Finds

  September 12, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Canadian researchers warn that cannabis legalization is linked to an increased risk in impaired driving auto accident injuries.

• Officials Warn Drunk Driving Car Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend Could Reach Record Numbers

  September 1, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The NHTSA has launched its annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign amidst an increase in drunk and impaired driving-related auto accidents.

• Study Indicates Half of Serious Auto Accidents Linked to Drug, Alcohol Use

  January 2, 2023

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study show a very high rate of alcohol and drug use among drivers, vehicle occupants and pedestrians injured or killed in auto accidents.

• Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk Linked to Smoking, Alcohol Use: Study

  November 10, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Long-term smoking and drinking, particularly among those with genetic variants making them more likely to smoke and drink, increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration, which could lead to blindness, researchers warn.

• Child Eye Injuries Linked To Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers: Study

  January 27, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links hand sanitizer use to an increase in children's eye injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• More Hand Sanitizer Recalled For Looking Like Children’s Food Products

  October 5, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A number of child-themed hand sanitizers have been recalled due to their resemblance to children's drink pouches.

• Hand Sanitizer Caught on Fire, “Engulfed” Woman In Flames: Report

  September 8, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Texas woman suffered severe burns after her hand sanitizer caught fire and exploded, setting her and her house aflame.

• Side Effects of Creatine For Performance Enhancement Among Teens May Increase Risk Of Alcohol Abuse: Study

  September 8, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study warns that youths given creatine as a legal performance enhancing substance face an increased risk of alcohol abuse.

• FDA Issues Hand Sanitizer Warning Following Recalls

  July 6, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA warns that additional hand sanitizer products have tested positive for methanol contamination, which has been linked to consumer deaths, injuries and blindness.

• Drinking, Smoking During Pregnancy At Any Amount May Affect Child’s Brain Development: Study

  May 13, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that any amount of drinking and smoking during pregnancy can negatively affect a child's neurodevelopment.