Anyone who’s ever noticed that they feel more relaxed or outgoing after having a drink or two has seen firsthand alcohol’s impact on the brain. But as you may have guessed, beyond the feel-good vibes, ...

Drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages each week could have a damaging effect on the brain, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of ...

For the first time, researchers demonstrated in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making. Rats exposed to high ...

Alcohol is one of the most popular recreational drugs globally, but its long-term use can have some particularly unhealthy ...

In new rat studies, scientists have found grim evidence of just how badly alcohol impairs cognition — even after sobering up months prior. According to new, federally-funded research out of Johns ...

The drugs that keep rheumatoid arthritis in check may one day help people stop drinking. A new Scripps Research study shows ...

The new study, perhaps disappointing for social drinkers, looks at moderate alcohol consumption. This collaborative study, between medical scientists from the University of Oxford and University ...

An investigational dementia drug may also ease alcohol withdrawal by calming the brain inflammation linked to addiction and relapse. That’s according to researchers at the University of Kentucky, who ...

GLP-1 drugs show promise for more than weight loss. They also cut substance abuse and are changing how we think about the ...

For years, the Alcohol vs. Cannabis debate seemed settled for many people. Alcohol was viewed as the obvious villain, linked to violence, addiction, liver disease, and fatal crashes. Cannabis, by ...