Ellen Eldridge/GPB, Author at The Current

A new study of adults in Georgia shows people grieving the death of a loved one are at greater risk of binge drinking than those not in bereavement, which can lead to potentially fatal consequences.

Author Archives: Ellen Eldridge/GPB

Georgia study about grief shows how a person can die from a broken heart

Georgia budget funds pilot program aimed at improving infant, maternal mortality rate

A bill to increase funding for mental health failed to pass the Senate. What happened, what’s next

Georgia ranks high for public health emergency prep. New report shows what could improve

Georgia may be best for business. But this 30-year-old policy is why some say it’s worst for workers

New bill will increase tax on cigarettes to cover health costs

Georgia has one of the highest rates of uninsured children. It’s about to get worse, study says

Analysts request funds to help nearly 12K Georgia children who lost a caregiver to COVID-19

Kids need mental health treatment more than ever. Schools are picking up the slack, but need help

Georgia’s budget is a ‘snapshot of our morals and values,’ advocates of Medicaid expansion say

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