Heavy drinkers had a 133% higher chance of having brain lesions compared with nondrinkers, a study found. A medical expert ...

It’s not just a euphemism; booze kills brain cells—kind of, at least. Because it’s a neurotoxin, alcohol can actually damage ...

About one in 10 U.S. adults with substance use disorder (SUD) report past-year hospitalizations, according to a research ...

Young adults often use alcohol and cannabis together, a behavior that may dull the perceived negative effects of drinking and ...

Many young adults drink alcohol and use cannabis together, at the same time, as a coping mechanism or to relieve stress. A ...

Many young adults drink alcohol and use cannabis together, at the same time, as a coping mechanism or to relieve stress.

Heavy alcohol use can cause lasting damage to brain circuits that control decision-making, as shown in a new study using rats ...

As Alcohol Awareness Month highlights the growing issue of substance use in Oklahoma, nearly 900,000 individuals are affected ...

For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain circuits responsible for decision-making.

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome causes memory changes and other neurological symptoms. Learn why it’s underdiagnosed and more ...

We all experience cravings. Sometimes, our cravings prompt undesirable behaviors, which can contribute to negative ...

This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol ...