Even though women are drinking at historically high rates, they are less likely than men to access treatment, according to a new study.
Cirrhosis, a serious liver disease, is one of the most severe complications of alcoholism.
Fear of public embarrassment and career repercussions prevent many from seeking help, a new study finds. Experts discuss how to break the cycle.
(HealthDay News) -- Binge and heavy drinking may trigger DNA changes that make your booze cravings worse, a new study says.
The legalization of marijuana in Washington state in 2012 gave parents the opportunity for a new teachable moment. Many say that as society has become more permissive, they want information and advice.
Binge drinking in adolescence has been shown to have lasting effects on the wiring of the brain and is associated with increased risk for psychological problems and alcohol use disorder later in life.
Compared with long-term abstinence from alcohol, limited alcohol consumption by older adults with incident heart failure is associated with a survival benefit.
Retired NFL defensive lineman Shaun Smith said that for nine years, he fired up “two blunts before every game.” He appeared with other retired players on a Bleacher Report YouTube video about marijuana use in the NFL that’s been viewed 2.773 million times.
As more states legalize recreational use of marijuana, edible forms of the drug are also becoming increasingly popular. But little research has been done on potential complications of consuming the substance, and some scientists believe they can cause hallucinogenic reactions.
An estimated 17,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a liver transplant, and there’s a strong chance that many of them have alcohol-associated liver disease.
High school and university students can be exposed to social, financial, or environmental difficulties during their academic course.