People who drink and smoke have an elevated risk of developing cancer of the mouth, pharynx and larynx. Alcohol makes it easier for the body to absorb the carcinogens in cigarettes and e-vapes.

For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain ...

The study found that people with a history of alcohol abuse showed weaker communication between the mOFC and dPAG when they experienced these negative feelings. In other words, the part of the brain ...

Alcohol abuse is a big problem in Scotland ... in the multi-million pound 'drugs trade', illegal drugs are a major cause of crime. In a report published by the Scottish Government in 2022 ...

Research shows a strong link between ACEs and opioid drug abuse as well as alcoholism. Is there a brain malfunction that causes addiction? The common but mistaken view of addiction as a brain ...

and alcohol withdrawal can cause symptoms of psychosis. Current research recognizes alcohol-related hallucinations, delusions, and delirium tremens, which are severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms ...

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. It’s a time dedicated to teaching the public about alcohol use disorder, its ...

Some changes can be benign, such as dry skin or flushing. However, prolonged alcohol use can cause other complications that affect the skin, such as liver disease. Alcohol can also worsen existing ...

There’s little evidence to suggest that alcohol directly causes stomach ulcers. However, heavy alcohol consumption is considered a risk factor for developing stomach ulcers. Drinking alcohol may ...

Alcohol is responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths per year in the United States, making it ...

Wheat and barley can cause IBS symptoms independent of alcohol content. It is still debatable whether alcohol can cause IBS. There is not enough evidence to provide a solid answer. However ...