No alcohol withdrawal symptoms despite episodic heavy drinking? That doesn't mean alcohol is not affecting your brain, ...

Young adults with ADHD who are less confident in social situations may be more likely to use alcohol as a coping mechanism, which puts them at higher risk for problem drinking. This was one of the ...

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Fewer people are presenting with alcohol dependence, but more are entering treatment with harmful or hazardous use, according ...

Certain behavioral effects of not getting enough sleep may explain why people who have insomnia are at risk for problems with alcohol. A study of college students, published in Alcohol: Clinical and ...

Alcohol use during adolescence poses a significant public health problem due to its potential long-term consequences on both physical and mental health and increased risk for developing substance use ...

Alcohol-related liver disease can be deadly and is often only diagnosed in its final stage, cirrhosis, which means the damage done is already irreversible. However, spotting the earlier signs and ...

When someone begins to prioritize alcohol over their financial well-being, it may signal a deeper concern that warrants attention. Financial strain related to alcohol use often reflects underlying ...

When Americans think about the nation’s substance use crisis, opioids, fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine dominate the conversation. But the substance causing the greatest harm is not illicit. It ...

With the longer days and warm weather proving a tempting time for many to overindulge – here are the signs to watch out for ...

As more patients take GLP-1 medications, it’s common for patient questions to arise about how alcohol consumption may affect the efficacy and side effects of these weight-loss medications. Proactive ...