Alcohol Dependence Syndrome is a chronic disorder marked by compulsive drinking, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms. It ...

Researchers say they now know that offspring are inheriting dysfunction in their mitochondria as a result of their parents' substance abuse. This dysfunction causes these individuals to show early ...

Alcohol-related liver disease can often have little to no symptoms in the early stages, so it can be difficult to detect that ...

Cardiovascular tests performed during primary care visits may give evidence of increasing alcohol use, which could help clinicians identify and treat risky drinking behaviors early. The findings ...

The earlier teenagers begin drinking before the minimum legal age for purchasing alcohol, the higher the risk of heavy drinking and alcohol-related harms in early adulthood. This is the key finding to ...