Blackouts are caused by how you drink alcohol—not just how much
The amount of alcohol consumed is not the only factor that causes these blackouts, scientists have found in a new study.
Is 16 too young to try alcohol? Mom's decision splits opinion
Addiction specialist Dr. Olalekan Otulana told Newsweek that "supervision and moderation are important for young people to avoid alcohol issues."
I quit alcohol for one month, here's why I wouldn't do it again
"I now appreciate a good glass of red wine and have the ability to call it a night after that."
what happens to your brain if you drink too much?
After a month of Christmas parties and family festivities, what is all of that alcohol doing to your brain?
International Hangover Day 2022: Experts Explain Science Behind Sore Head
Booze initially slows activity in the amygdala, reducing feelings of anxiety, but rebound excitation in the amygdala the next day could cause "hangxiety."
Young People's Health at Risk from Excessive Drinking, Report Finds
According to a new study of alcohol consumption worldwide, young people are most at risk from alcohol-related health effects.
Study Says Binge Drinkers Are Consuming Even More Alcohol in Lockdown
A new study shows binge drinkers are at an elevated risk during the pandemic.
United Airlines Says Its Pilots Must Stop Drinking Earlier Before Flying
United released a memo telling its pilots to cut themselves off at least 12 hours before flying. The FAA standard is eight hours before flying.
States with Highest Levels of Excessive Drinking
The more highly paid and educated a person is, the more likely it is that they will drink to excess.
Marines More Likely to Binge Drink, Practice Risky Sex
The survey also found that 35 percent of service members believe getting mental health treatment is damaging to their military careers.
Most College Students Unwilling to Stop Binge Drinking
Physical environment and willpower to change were two primary factors in targeting unhealthy drinking behaviors.
Drinking Alcohol Linked to Alzheimer's in New Study
Researchers believe alcohol impedes cells in the brain from clearing plaque linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Americans Binge-Drink 17 Billion Beverages Each Year
if you do decide to binge-drink on St. Patrick's Day, call a cab or take public transit instead of driving home.
The Booziest States, Ranked from 50 to 1
The state that drinks the most probably isn't what you think.
Guy Blacks Out, Racks Up $1,600 Uber Bill
As if drunkenly ordering a 300-mile trip wasn't bad enough, there was surge pricing.
The Health Benefits of Dry January
Thirty alcohol-free days could bring some noticeable changes.
Binge-Drinking Youth May Suffer Permanent Brain Damage
Research from Europe has found troubling new evidence about the dangers of alcohol.
Survey Says Men Hate Wine and Women Rarely Binge
The U.S. has a strong drinking culture, with 62 percent of Americans drinking. But imbibing habits are dramatically different by gender.
Toxic drinking culture lead to Penn State death
The scrutiny on fraternities has increased dramatically over the past several years. We need clarity about what to do to keep these deaths from happening
Why Does Binge Eating Follow Binge Drinking?
A new study suggests there may be a biological reason so many turn to overeating after drinking heavily.
Female Binge Drinking is 'Unfairly Portrayed By Media'
Researchers found that female drinkers are more often portrayed in a negative light despite men drinking more.
Drunkorexia Is on the Rise—but What Is It?
The slang, non-medical term is causing great concern among health experts.
The Drinking Age Should Be Lowered, Fast
The fact that women under 21 must retreat to dorm rooms and frat houses to drink makes them vulnerable.
Binge Drinking: Young Women Take to the Bottle Big Time
Over the last decade, binge drinking by women increased more than seven times the rate among men.
In Praise of Frat Life on Campus
Blaming fraternities for all sexual misconduct is unfounded and unfair.
It's Time to Bid Farewell to the Frat
Responding to years of bad press, Dartmouth's president has banned hard liquor on campus. It's a bold move, but it doesn't go nearly far enough.
CDC Says 1 in 3 U.S. Adults Drinks Too Much
New report also says 90 percent of those who drink excessively are not alcoholics.
The Pill That Will Help Us Say 'Not Tonight' to a Drink
A new pill, Nalmefene, lets drinkers choose the times of year when they want to abstain and the times when they don't
America's Best and Drunkest
Dartmouth's beloved drinking game embodies everything edifying and horrifying about campus life
'Fifty Shades of Grey' Readers More Likely to Be in Abusive Relationships
A new study links abusive relationships and eating disorders to reading the BDSM novel