Proposed changes to the psychiatric profession’s diagnostic manual, the DSM-5, have caused a recent uproar, with critics worried that the new label of “alcohol abuse disorder” will overdiagnose young ...

The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even ...

Researchers came to Dr. Chris Knowles’ school in England when he was 18 years old to run an experiment. They wanted to see which novice drinkers responded the most to alcohol and who would later go on ...

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have ...

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, one-fifth of individuals who suffer from social anxiety also wrestle with problem drinking. At first glance, the two conditions may seem ...

Knowing the safe limits of alcohol consumption can help keep spring break safe. Spring break brings sun, travel and a chance to relax with friends. It can also lead to drinking more than intended.

From gentle movement to two-voice journaling, experts share science-backed strategies for calming your nervous system without reaching for a drink.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michelle Budge, Deseret News Amid increasing rates of cancer among young people and growing evidence that no level of alcohol ...