One in six US adults binge drinks, consuming about seven drinks per binge. A new study can predict which mice are hardwired to binge drink. Is it possible to do the same for humans?
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Schoolies and other leavers' celebrations are a chance for teenagers to exert their independence and experiment with their identity as a young adult. And yes, you can help without losing your cool.
Cocaine and alcohol combine to create a deadly chemical known as cocaethylene.
Drinking guidelines are based on the levels of alcohol consumption the latest research says can be harmful. But these guidelines don't necessarily suit the alcohol industry.
Colleges and universities have banned fraternities from campus to stave off problem drinking and hazing incidents. But a researcher says those problems are deeper than any campus ban can solve.
Alcohol is classified by the World Health Organization as a Class 1 carcinogen. Our next federal government must step up with an Alcohol Act and a strategy to reduce harms from this recreational drug.
Providing support and treatment might help reduce harmful drinking behaviours in seniors.
Alcohol in shops is now more affordable than it has been at any point in the last 30 years.
To celebrate National Vodka Day, a food historian debunks myths and highlights unknown facts about one of America's favorite liquors.
New research suggests the partners of UK military personnel may experience greater levels of depression and binge-drinking compared to women in the general population.
Drunk without drinking? Liver damage without drinking? Gut bacteria might be the cause.
Societal pressures make it hard for people living in low-income areas to change their ways.
We found that drinking red wine is linked with an increase in gut bacteria diversity.
You've no one to blame but yourself, according to science.
Young people are going teetotal but older generations are failing to follow in their sober footsteps.
The good news is that the growth of live music continued under Queensland's liquor licensing reforms. The bad news is that venues rely on late-night alcohol sales to cover costs.
Parents' substance use affects children's physical, psychological, cognitive, social and economic well-being, a new review of the research has found.
Specific challenges must be addressed in the older population who are at risk from alcohol abuse.
Drinking one less pint of beer a week could cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by almost half.
Teens who see alcohol on TV are more likely to drink. A marketing professor explains how to counter this phenomenon.
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