Consuming alcohol may worsen the effects of COVID-19. There’s a pervasive myth that alcohol prevents COVID-19. While hand sanitizer containing alcohol may kill the virus on surfaces, drinking alcohol ...

Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it a much more favorable legal status and social perception than other drugs.

Using alcohol to cope with stress when young may permanently alter the brain, making it harder to adapt to challenges and ...

Heading into the party season, partaking of too many holiday spirits can leave you with an unwelcome hangover — and can also wreak havoc on your gut health. "In addition to being a significant ...

Binge drinking refers to consuming several drinks in a short period of time. Alcoholism, now known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), describes a dependence on alcohol that may be difficult to manage.

The duration of alcohol intoxication depends on the quantity of alcohol that a person consumes. Various factors can also influence how long a person may feel drunk for. An estimated 84% of adults in ...

Alcohol is used as an escape. We might unwind with a drink after a stressful day at work, let loose with a couple of drinks at the bar, and start the party with the same. But when does a “drink or two ...

For decades, Americans got the message that drinking in moderation might be good for us. While it was clear that heavy or binge drinking carried health risks, the conventional wisdom held that there ...