Alcohol is such a big a part of social situations, downtime, and other ways people relax and enjoy themselves. However, sometimes, things can get out of hand, leading to abuse and addiction.

A new study shows that combining heavy alcohol use with burn trauma causes severe disruptions in the gut microbiome, leading ...

A preclinical study from scientists at Scripps Research finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity-two issues ...

A new study found that the oral and extended-release injectable forms of naltrexone are equally effective in helping patients consume less alcohol, suggesting that clinicians should integrate this ...

Heaving drinking is tied to an increased risk for hyaline arteriosclerosis, a brain lesion that is associated with memory and ...

Daily oral and monthly extended-release injectable naltrexone were similarly effective at reducing heavy drinking days in ...

As the liver is the second largest organ in the human body and the key player in waste removal from the system, its proper functioning is extremely critical. However, there are many reasons—apart from ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relatively rare but very serious disease of the nervous system. A cure is not yet ...

The symptoms of alcohol-induced neurocognitive disorders differ from person to person, and also depend on how much brain ...

Over time, the nervous system can get worked up when there ... Lots of people with alcohol use disorder need professional help to quit drinking. Talk to your doctor about what treatments make ...

Alcohol use disorder is very common. It affects more than 14 million adults in the U.S -- about 1 out of every 18 people in this age group. Yet this condition, sometimes called alcoholism ...