For many teens, drinking can feel like a rite of passage. But for some, it’s the first step toward misuse and addiction. To ...

Teenagers who misuse alcohol may struggle more with drinking problems in their 20s and 30s, be in poorer health and feel less satisfied with their lives, according to a study led by Rutgers and ...

For many years, moderate alcohol intake and its effect on health have been subject to much debate, particularly concerning cardiovascular health. Indeed, light-to-moderate use of alcohol has been ...

A study shows that raising the legal drinking age reduced teen drinking, improved test scores, and lowered anxiety related ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Kenneth E. Leonard, PhD, director of the University at Buffalo’s Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions (CRIA), has been appointed to the Program Advisory Board of the National ...

More American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana and nicotine — but two other vices are growing in use, ...

Alcohol Awareness Month was developed to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of one of our nation’s top public health problems: alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Month allows ...

Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.

Adolescent marijuana use and binge drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite record decreases in the substances' perceived availability, according to a survey of 12th ...