The categorization of “alcoholism” has changed over time. Recognizing alcohol use disorder as a mental health condition facilitates more empathetic and effective treatment, including therapy and group ...

The number of people dying from alcohol-related illnesses peaked at 54,258. This occurred in the thick of the Covid pandemic, ...

Alcohol blackouts — a phenomenon that many might dismiss as merely an unfortunate side effect of excessive drinking — actually hold significant implications for our understanding of mental health. By ...

Mental health struggles often lead individuals to seek relief through alcohol and drugs, a choice that research shows consistently worsens underlying conditions. While these substances might offer ...

In September, Vox reported that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services decided not to publish ...

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers investigated alcohol usage, psychological health status, and alcohol-associated concerns among university students during ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause behavioral, mental, and physical issues that continue into adulthood. Symptoms include behavioral and learning difficulties. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a form of ...

A deep learning model using brain scans and tests predicts alcohol use disorder risk in firefighters, enhancing mental health ...

A new national survey reveals that college students say poor nutrition is more of a problem than drug or alcohol abuse, and overwhelmingly believe their universities fail to provide adequate healthy ...

Many U.S. veterans face prescription drug addiction as a result of pain, trauma and unique stresses tied to military service. The problem is complex, with roots in both physical injury and ...