Examining genetic, family, and personality characteristics may help identify those who are at high risk for drinking and ...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, may affect as many as 1 in 20 ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Underage drinking is a widespread problem and includes risky behaviors ...

Initiating heavy drinking by 11th grade was associated with higher average weekly alcohol consumption later in life, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Co-author Megan E. Patrick, PhD, ...

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 ...

A Texas A&M study shows alcohol during pregnancy damages brain cells vital for learning and self-control, raising addiction risk.

An experimental study was conducted to assess the relative effects of contracted abstinence (signing a pledge not to consume any alcoholic beverage for a specified length of time) and a class in ...

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, ...