In many areas of health policy, the best of intentions can lead to more harm than good. Such is the case with America’s approach to alcohol and pregnancy.
Parents and teenagers often find it difficult to talk about sex and alcohol, but a new study suggests that doctors can help.
Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies' DNA, according to a Rutgers-led study.
BETHESDA, Md-As college students arrive on campus this fall, it's a time of new experiences, new friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
As the legalization of medical marijuana and marijuana use are both on the rise in the United States, people are not necessarily using alcohol less and may be unaware of the risks of combining alcohol and marijuana, according to researchers.
Tom held a responsible position at a charity. Friends described him as a kind and caring man. But following the death of his father, he turned to alcohol and lost his job and a close relationship.
In an effort to educate people, American Addiction Centers (AAC) believes everyone who drinks, even socially, should have a solid grasp on how that drinking affects them.
And people who smoke cigarettes or have an evening drink may be cheating themselves out of some important deep slumber.
We have all seen it: an obviously pregnant woman smoking a cigarette, drinking a beer—or both. The sight is upsetting, and perhaps you feel compelled to act.
Dartmouth has released its latest data on the number of alcohol-related incidents involving undergraduates on campus. The new information, which tracks incidents through the 2018-2019 academic year, is available on the Student Wellness Center website.