A person's drinking patterns at age 18 predict the trajectory of their drinking behavior into adulthood, and that trajectory ...

Alcohol does not simply relax the mind. It rewires it. With repeated use, drinking can splinter the brain’s carefully coordinated networks into scattered, competing circuits that chase the next drink ...

A standard glass of wine or beer does more than just relax the body; it fundamentally alters the landscape of communication within the brain. New research suggests that acute alcohol consumption ...

Mary Schneider and Alexander Converse, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led an interdisciplinary study to explore ...

The winter holidays are not only a time to gather with friends and family, but also a season associated with increased alcohol consumption in the United States. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse ...

Their is a new wave of behavior around drinking in public which could have a major impact on the alcohol and cannabis industry. In bars across the country, a subtle shift is underway: younger patrons, ...

Some people have genes that protect them from alcohol abuse. An examination of databases at 23andMe reveal that those same alcohol-protective variants have associations with conditions and behaviors ...

In 2006, when Mel Gibson was pulled over and arrested for drunk driving, he unleashed a vitriolic anti-Semitic tirade that went viral. The incident alarmingly raised the question as to whether he ...

While narcissism is a personality disorder and alcoholism is an addiction, narcissists and alcoholics share several characteristics. Recognizing these commonalities can help you understand and cope ...

Elimination has evolved into moderation and it’s a preview of how changing consumer preferences affect year-round demand for ...