Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

The winter holidays are not only a time to gather with friends and family, but also a season associated with increased alcohol consumption in the United States. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse ...

Their is a new wave of behavior around drinking in public which could have a major impact on the alcohol and cannabis industry. In bars across the country, a subtle shift is underway: younger patrons, ...

While narcissism is a personality disorder and alcoholism is an addiction, narcissists and alcoholics share several characteristics. Recognizing these commonalities can help you understand and cope ...

In plain terms: Alcohol blocks the brain's natural ability to adapt during stress. "Alcohol essentially cuts the line of communication," Wang said. "When that happens, the brain loses some of its ...

A lit cigarette burns on a package of cigarettes revealing the mandatory warning labels, in the 1960s. A lit cigarette burns on a package of cigarettes revealing the mandatory warning labels, in the ...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), characterized by symptoms of cognitive decline, such as worsened memory and impaired decision-making, are alarmingly prevalent globally. In a new study in ...