Can a hormone produced by our own bodies increase our risk of alcoholism?
Possibly, according to a new study led by scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health. The study shows that aldosterone, a hormone produced in the adrenal glands, may contribute to alcohol use disorder. The research appears in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
A study looking at the cumulative effects of depression in youth, found that young people with chronic or severe forms of depression were at elevated risk for developing a problem with cannabis in later adolescence.
One of the many negative consequences, when fetuses are exposed to alcohol in the womb, is an increased risk for drug addiction later in life.
The reported health effects of drinking alcohol are varied, with clear deleterious effects of heavy drinking on the brain, liver, and other organ systems, and some suggestion of benefit at low levels of consumption.
Prior research suggests that binge drinking may increase people's risk of developing alcohol use disorders (AUDs), especially adolescents and young adults.
A friend and I were recently trading stories about parenting teenagers.
The topic moved to underage drinking parties and how to talk to our teenage children about expectations around underage drinking without sounding preachy or overbearing.
A friend and I were recently trading stories about parenting teenagers.
The topic moved to underage drinking parties and how to talk to our teenage children about expectations around underage drinking without sounding preachy or overbearing.
Holiday travel, combined with holiday drinking, results in hundreds of deaths and injuries every Fourth of July weekend.
Over the four-day-long weekend alone, the National Safety Council estimates that nearly 600 deaths and 66,900 injuries requiring medical attention may occur because of crashes. Experts and law enforcement officials say drunk drivers may be a big contributor.
Holiday travel, combined with holiday drinking, results in hundreds of deaths and injuries every Fourth of July weekend.
If you have ever drunk alcohol, there's a good chance you've also had a hangover