A new review published in the journal Addiction confirms drinking causes substantial harm to health. Some of those harms may ...

Friday happy hours, backyard barbecues, football Sundays, and “just one more round” culture often make heavy drinking look ...

Even people who never exceed the recommended limits for alcohol consumption are likely to experience brain health problems as ...

The study found that drinking is linked to more than 60 disease and injury categories that are entirely attributable to ...

Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A new state report is shedding light on why more Tennessee mothers are dying during and after pregnancy, and the leading causes may surprise many. The 2025 Tennessee Maternal ...

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

While it is common for people to try alcohol in adolescence, alcohol use in teens can be detrimental to health and may affect brain development and mental health. While teens usually drink less often ...

Alcohol intolerance is the medical term for an immediate and unpleasant reaction to consuming alcohol. Common symptoms include skin flushing, nasal congestion, and headaches. Alcohol intolerance is an ...

Risk-taking and testing limits are a regular part of adolescent development. Many teens experiment with drugs, alcohol, or over-the-counter substances during this period. While the desire to ...