Alcohol

Alcohol withdrawal impacts the physiology of somatostatin neurons in brain areas associated with emotional processing and addiction, particularly in female mice Maintaining abstinence from alcohol can be exceptionally challenging. A main…

A genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people has identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking, researchers at Yale University School of Medicine and colleagues report May 25 in the journal Nature Neuroscience.…

International experts describe a rise in innovative, cooperative mitigating approaches during the pandemic, but note that essential hepatitis and other liver-related services are suffering impediments and delays This release was removed at…

Around 1 in 3 female uni students report saving calories for binge drinking episodesCredit: Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Mojito, appletini or a simple glass of fizz - they may take the edge off a busy day, but if you find…

Magnetic resonance imaging in rhesus macaques detects effects of binge drinking early in pregnancy. New images reveal the earliest impairments to nonhuman primate fetal brain development due to alcohol ingested by the mother, in a study…

What The Study Did: Researchers looked at the association between prenatal alcohol and tobacco smoking exposure and brain activity in 1,700 newborns measured during sleep. Authors: William P. Fifer, Ph.D., of Columbia University Medical…

Credit: University of Stirling A new University of Stirling study is seeking to understand how the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on licensed premises can be effectively managed to protect emergency services. The…

UC Riverside-led study calls for culturally tailored approaches to encourage this neglected population to seek behavioral health treatmentCredit: UCR School of Medicine. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Pacific Islander young adults in the United…

Frequent alcohol testing also cuts risk of probation being revoked An innovative statewide alcohol-monitoring program that requires drunk drivers to be tested frequently for alcohol use significantly lowers the likelihood that participants…

Credit: University of Toronto/University of Victoria PISCATAWAY, NJ - When alcohol bottles come with conspicuous labels providing information on the risks of alcohol consumption or drinking guidelines, people are better informed about…

Study focuses on impact of simultaneous usage on developing brain, nerves and blood vesselsCredit: University of Houston An unforeseen consequence of normalization of marijuana use is that adolescents and adults of childbearing age…

But treatment providers should be mindful of misconceptions about AA if they wish to bridge the gap, Baylor University researcher says Most treatment providers for individuals with alcohol use disorders are well versed in either the…

Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Health practitioners are constantly developing new ways to help those with drug and alcohol addictions wean themselves from their substance of choice. Most such programs have…

New study suggests risks from insufficient dairy intake, lack of physical activity, and higher alcohol consumption can be mitigated by socioeconomic status CLEVELAND, Ohio (April 22, 2020)--The increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome…

A new study from psychologists at the University of Bath highlights the true impact of heavy drinking on our ability to plan, set goals and make decisions the following day. Published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, the study…

The unique intersection in the brain between the stress system and binge drinking may be the key to controlling the urge to binge drink, report Medical University of South Carolina researchersCredit: JR Haun, Medical University of South…

Wine culture going back thousands of years lays the foundation for emerging modern wine industry in the Middle KingdomCredit: photo/©: Peter Kupfer Peter Kupfer of Mainz University published a history of the Chinese wine culture /…

Credit: Researchers/University of Rochester In the summer of 2017, Christie Petrenko, an assistant professor and research associate at the University of Rochester's Mt. Hope Family Center, and Cristiano Tapparello, a research…

A well-known hangover drug not only helps soothe pounding headaches but also triggers profound changes that protect the liver, USC scientists report in new findings that could help prevent alcohol-related harm. The study focuses on…

Ride-hailing trips increase the number of crashes for motorists and pedestrians at pick-up and drop-off locations, reports a new study from researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research is the first…