A doctor explains what the latest research on alcohol teaches us about its effects on physical health and mental health; ...

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, which is meant to spread awareness of alcohol addiction and boost support for those dealing with it. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol use have a complex relationship. You may be more likely to develop alcohol use disorder (AUD) when living with OCD. Drinking can potentially make ...

A new study is sounding the alarm about a rise in alcohol-related deaths, especially in women. The investigation, published by JAMA's Substance Use and Addiction on July 28, examined 605,948 ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. A BAC above 0.40% is considered dangerous. In some cases, it may prove fatal if a person does not receive ...

Taking opioids, such as oxycodone or morphine, in combination with alcohol can have severe consequences and be fatal. Because opioids and alcohol are both depressants, combining them can have a ...