Alcoholism
Binge-Drinking Mice Can Control Themselves After Scientists Tweak Brains
The rodents involved in a study went from drinking the equivalent of a glass of wine at dinner as opposed to a bottle, co-author J.R. Haun of the Medical University of South Carolina said.
Lawmaker Taking Leave to Seek Treatment for Alcoholism After Fall
"I am finally seeking this help after struggling to do so in the past, and I am ready to admit that I, like countless other Americans, suffer from this disease," a statement from the representative read.
What Are So-Called Deaths of Despair? Experts Say They're on the Rise
Due in part to these deaths, the United States is the only wealthy nation in modern times to exhibit a decline in average life expectancy.
A Single Dose of Ketamine Could Help Heavy Drinkers Cut Down: Study
"Given that the entire experimental 'intervention' was a one-off session that lasted around an hour, this level of effect was pretty striking," a co-author of the study told "Newsweek."
Scientists Find Compulsive Drinking-Linked Brain Circuit in Mice
"My mind was blown," a co-author of the study told Newsweek of the finding.
Donald Trump Says He Regrets Putting Pressure on Alcoholic Brother Who Died
Fred Trump Jr. died in 1981 after battling alcohol addiction. He was under pressure to abandon dreams of being a pilot to join the Trump Organization.
Luann Gets Real About Her Battle With Alcoholism on 'RHONYC' Season 11
"It's like I can't drink, you know? Because the minute I drink one or two, I want the whole bottle."
Anthony Hopkins on Alcoholism: 'I Was Usually Hungover'
"I was very difficult to work with ... because I was usually hungover."
Drinking as a Teen 'Could Affect the Metabolism, Brain'
Scientists believe even drinking in moderation can have a negative affect on how the body generates energy.
Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Danny Kirwan Dies Aged 68
Kirwan recorded five albums with the group and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Drunk Airline Pilots Fired Before Five-Hour Flight
The men reportedly failed their alcohol blood tests, asked for a 30-minute break, then returned with an even higher concentration of booze in their systems.
Denzel Gives Top-Shelf Performance in 'Iceman Cometh'
Washington has performed the works of William Shakespeare, August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry and now—arguably the toughest of them all—O'Neill.
Scientists Are Testing if MDMA Can Treat Alcoholism
The drug has also been eyed to treat depression and PTSD.
This Mutation Could Make You Unable To Get Drunk
The gene may one day put an end to alcoholism.
Drinking Problem? Online Tool Helps You Find Treatment
Meet the Alcohol Treatment Navigator, an online tool to help people determine if their drinking habits are unhealthy.
Could the Days of Drinking Alcohol Be Nearing an End?
Alcosynth, a non-toxic alcohol alternative, could be the drink of choice by Western consumers in as little as 10 to 20 years.
This Is Why Antabuse Helps Cancer Patients
Scientists have finally figured out why the common alcoholism medication benefits cancer patients.
What is David Cassidy's Cause of Death?
Cassidy, best known for his role on "The Partridge Family" in the 1970s, struggled with alcoholism and dementia in recent years.
Ayahuasca: New Treatment for Depression, Alcoholism
The natural, plant-based substance may be even more therapeutic than mushrooms and LSD.
Wine Glass Size Could Determine How Much You Drink
A study shows surge customers drink faster from bigger glasses.
Will Russia Lift the Ban on Alcohol Sales Near Schools?
The Ministry of Trade is reportedly working on loosening regulation to raise tax revenue.
For a More Sober America, Bring Down the Drinking Age
It's time for Americans to adopt a European-style culture of drinking that promotes responsibility and civilized sobriety.
What Donald Trump Learned From His Alcoholic Brother
Teetotalers like Trump are often control freaks, hyper-competent, shockingly honest and suffused with rage.
Drinking Hand Sanitizer for a Cheap and Deadly Buzz
Poison control centers are reporting a rise in the number of calls involving young people who ingest the antibacterial gel to get drunk.
Iran to Open 150 Alcohol Treatment Centers
Although banned since 1979, alcohol consumption is a health concern in the Islamic country.
30 Percent of Americans Have Had an Alcohol-Use Disorder
But only 20 percent of those get treatment.
Psychedelic Drugs 'Safe as Riding a Bike or Playing Soccer'
A letter published in the Lancet Psychiatry Journal has claimed that psychedelic drugs are safer than currently thought.
Going Dry for January is More Popular Than Ever
Experts call it futile, but more and more people are seeking to 'reset their relationship with alcohol'
A Pill Could Help Alcoholics, and Let Them Drink in Moderation
A new drug lets you drink without becoming a drunk.