This model of progressive threat explains the neurophysiologic changes, including the neurotransmitter changes, seen with alcohol use. It also explains the increase in endogenous opioids (remember ...

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol.

An expert explained new French guidelines, stressing that healthcare professionals must routinely discuss alcohol use with ...

People who consumed high amounts of alcohol were more likely to have brain lesions and cognitive decline, according to a new study that examined the brains of heavy drinkers.

The shift in public opinion is already influencing consumer behavior. More than half of marijuana users report drinking less ...

A new animal study from Johns Hopkins University has shown how drinking large amounts of alcohol can cause long-lasting ...

Many young adults drink alcohol and use cannabis together, at the same time, as a coping mechanism or to relieve stress.

Researchers say a certain level of drinking is linked to lesions in the brain that cause memory and thinking problems ...