A team of medical researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has identified some of the genes and proteins associated with alcohol use disorders. In their project ...

Learn how different types of alcohol are made, what distinguishes different liquors, wines, and beers, and more.

By Dr Vasilios SilivistrisAlcoholism can often go undiagnosed despite being the most widely used drug globally.Although there is no known specific cause of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, the amount you ...

Patients in the ICU for pneumonia with vs. without alcohol misuse faced heightened odds for mortality, mechanical ventilation and extended hospital stays, according to results published in Annals ...

Alcohol Disorder or addiction has broken a lot of families and is single-handedly responsible for destroying lives. Let's look at the causes, symptoms, & health risks of this disorder.

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Will mixing different types of alcohol give you a worse hangover? According to a dietitian, no—it's more about how much you're drinking.

The link between alcohol and homicide highlights the urgent need for early intervention and targeted prevention strategies.

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Are people with ADHD at higher risk of alcohol and drug abuse? WebMD examines the link.