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

May 28, 2009 (San Francisco, California) — Recent findings from the National Epidemiologic Study on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) are challenging traditional views of alcoholism and ...

Not only is alcohol a risk to your liver, but it can also significantly increase your risk for multiple types of cancer, a Surgeon General's report warned earlier this month. And the more you drink, ...

Alcohol has long been synonymous with relaxation. If you want to unwind after a rough day at work—or kick back on the couch, at a baseball game, or in the pool—there’s historically been a good ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person ...

As the cold beer ran down my throat, the sharpness of my self-conscious thoughts started to lose its edge. The conversation started to flow, and the laughter became easier. The first time I discovered ...