Tampa (BLOOM) – Raise a glass and it’s likely that alcohol will be present. Whether it’s a celebratory toast, a social gathering, or simply a way to unwind after a long day, alcohol plays a ...

"Thud!" A loud noise from the kitchen woke me up. "Not this again," I sighed. When I turned on the kitchen light, I found trash all over our wooden floor. In front of the mess was my 1-year-old cat, ...

A new study from University of Colorado at Boulder reports that the psychological and social consequences of heavy drinking outweigh the physical hazards of alcohol abuse. This is especially true in ...

Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related ...

Drinking causes 1 in every 20 deaths worldwide. Perversely, because its harms are so widespread and longstanding and well ...

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) have high rates of co-occurring mental health conditions. Symptoms of mental health conditions and an excessive alcohol intake may contribute to each other ...

Alcohol is a depressant that affects the central nervous system (CNS). However, initially and in small doses, alcohol is a stimulant. The percentage of alcohol varies depending on the type of beverage ...

If you're trying to decide which drink is better for your body — alcohol or a THC-infused beverage — the answer, unsurprisingly, is complicated. Kathleen writes about the culture and business of ...

Dr. Buckingham holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® is an annual week-long observance established by the National Institute on ...