Moderate drinking not likely to prevent depression

NewsRx.com - March 17, 2005

A study of almost 14,000 young adults found that those who drank moderately, which was defined as consuming no more than two drinks daily, were no less likely to report depressive symptoms than those who never drank. Heavy drinkers, however, had a significantly higher risk for depression.

Mallie J. Paschall, PhD, and colleagues at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Berkeley, California, suggested more research into the issue is needed to accurately determine whether moderate drinking should continue to be touted as having mental health benefits.

The findings are published in the March 2005 issue of the American Journal of Public Health. This article was prepared by Biotech Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2005, Biotech Week via NewsRx.com.

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