A recent publication from Spain is the result of an extensive review of the connection between alcohol consumption and weight. A gram of alcohol contains 7.1 kcal, indicating that someone who drinks heavily may experience a significant weight gain from their behaviors. more...
The Army reports that instances of alcohol abuse among its soldiers have doubled over the past five years. As far back as 2008, a Department of Defense Health Behavior Survey reported that while use of tobacco and illicit drugs was decreasing, abuse of alcohol and prescription medications was on the rise. A study of troops returning from deployment to Iraq found that in the months following their return, 27 percent met the criteria for alcohol abuse. more...
A new study looks at the importance of screening for alcohol abuse among HIV-infected patients. more...
Binge drinking and alcohol abuse is a growing problem among young people in many countries. more...
Alcohol affects our subconscious memories, creating cravings that can lead to addiction. more...
This substance accounts for 2.5 million deaths throughout the world and with this heightened awareness, the public health community is expressing concern over injuries related to alcohol more...
A new study has found that SIDS increases by 33 percent on New Year's Day. more...
In Scotland, alcohol abuse has become an increasing problem, and police and health professionals are calling for action. more...
A new study shows that drinking can also weaken the immune system, slow the healing process, impair bone formation, and increase the risk of transmitting HIV. more...
Major League Baseball is making attempts to dial down the association between baseball and alcohol. more...
A new study reveals that students studying abroad double their alcohol consumption while away. more...
In evaluating 50 published research papers that contained 340 estimates of the effects of alcohol taxes or prices on outcome rates, researchers determined that prices or taxes on alcohol drinks are significantly and adversely related to all outcome categories more...
A new study of national alcohol consumption patterns has found that more people are drinking now than they were 20 years ago. more...
A new study has found that glucocorticoid levels, which are increased as a result of chronic alcohol consumption and withdrawal from alcohol, are associated with neurotoxicity during abstinence from alcohol after withdrawal. more...
A new study finds that at least one in five Australians is experiencing alcohol-related problems. more...
Before this study was conducted, researchers were unclear as to the immediate impact on ischemic stroke as a result of alcohol consumption. more...
Psychological factors such as depression, perception of roles in social networks, and personality traits can also contribute to a decision whether to drink at an early age. more...
All of Scotland's public health chiefs have called on politicians to back a minimum price for alcohol. more...
Authorities are attempting to crack down on the heavy drinking that occurs during skiing holidays. more...
A new study looked at the effects of drinking alcohol on adherence to taking HIV medication. more...
A draft bill under consideration in the Russian parliament proposes a dramatic increase in taxes on beer instead of vodka, the country's drink of choice. more...
The number of Australians hospitalized for injuries and illnesses caused by drinking alcohol has risen by a third in a decade. more...
New research shows that alcoholics may be at a special disadvantage in detecting emotion-filled facial expression. more...
Based on his experience working with people suffering from alcohol dependency, Dr. Ablow created a four-question quiz to help you find out if you may have a problem with alcohol. more...
New research shows that people who suffer from social phobia are two to three times more likely to develop problems with alcohol abuse and/or dependence. more...
Drinking to fit in is a compensating measure that does nothing to solve the problem. Instead, it almost guarantees just the opposite and worse. more...
Giving students personalized feedback on their drinking behavior and how it compares to social norms might help to reduce alcohol misuse. more...
Despite colleges' attempts to curb binge drinking, the number of alcohol-related deaths among college-aged students has actually increased. more...
Korean men who binge drink are about 300 times more likely to suffer a bleeding stroke than non-drinkers. more...
A new study blames alcohol for 52 percent of Russian deaths in the 1990s. more...
Xanax and alcohol are both central nervous system depressants, so mixing the two can result in myriad negative side effects and even death. more...
Fathers play an important role in determining their children's chances of substance abuse. more...
No amount of alcohol is safe when you are pregnant because alcohol passes through the placenta to the baby. Consider how you feel after a glass of wine, then imagine what a glass wine does to a tiny fetus less than 1/100th your weight. more...
After her college-aged son died from alcohol poisoning, Suzanne Fields helped create a program where students are equipped to help their peers when they've had too much to drink. more...
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