For many years, moderate alcohol intake and its effect on health have been subject to much debate, particularly concerning cardiovascular health. Indeed, light-to-moderate use of alcohol has been ...

Teenagers who misuse alcohol may struggle more with drinking problems in their 20s and 30s, be in poorer health and feel less satisfied with their lives, according to a study led by Rutgers and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Kenneth E. Leonard, PhD, director of the University at Buffalo’s Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions (CRIA), has been appointed to the Program Advisory Board of the National ...

Alcohol Awareness Month was developed to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of one of our nation’s top public health problems: alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Month allows ...

The first-ever survey of adolescent alcohol and drug abuse to recognize youths of mixed race or ethnicity has found that such kids hover closest to white adolescents in the rate at which they suffer ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Raise a glass and it’s likely that alcohol will be present. Whether it’s a celebratory toast, a social gathering, or simply a way to unwind after a long day, alcohol plays a ...

For many teens, drinking can feel like a rite of passage. But for some, it’s the first step toward misuse and addiction. To ...

Adolescent marijuana use and binge drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite record decreases in the substances' perceived availability, according to a survey of 12th ...

The coronavirus pandemic has posed significant challenges for many, but it did not appear to drive U.S. preteens and young teens to drugs. Repeated surveys of more than 7,800 10- to 14-year-olds ...