Alcoholism

Alcohol affects multiple body systems, so it’s been linked to cirrhosis, heart disease, stroke and other serious medical conditions. Excessive drinking and high alcohol intake also increase [...]

Although most people who drink alcohol do so responsibly, many of them develop alcohol abuse disorder. The prevalence of alcohol abuse, however, will vary by age group, [...]

Alcohol is legal, normalized and presented as indispensable to celebrations. It can also be habit-forming and eventually lead to the development of an alcohol use disorder (AUD). [...]

The stomach has a very thin lining called the mucosa, which provides protection and damage from enzymes, acids and microorganisms that pass through when you eat food. [...]

Drinking alcohol is a significant part of culture in the United States, but recurring drinking can result in dependence. An estimated 29.5 million Americans ages 12 and [...]

If you’ve ever had a night out with friends drinking to excess, you’ve probably experienced the dreaded hangover. Hangovers remind us of the dangers of overindulging in [...]