New research[i] suggests that alcohol reduction apps funded by the alcohol industry may be using misleading tactics, omitting important health information, and subtly encouraging users
Close to 30 million Americans suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder, and more than 178,000 people die from it annually. Given the magnitude of the problem,
It’s been known for some time that fetal alcohol exposure can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, resulting in low birth weight, neurodevelopmental problems, and
A recent study by Penn State researchers suggests that childhood sleep patterns may influence the likelihood of substance use during adolescence. The study, published in
As an Addiction Psychiatrist, people often ask, “How do I talk to a loved one about their alcohol or drug use?” Here are eight key
Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults in the U.S. They’re also the primary cause of traumatic brain
Reading is one of my favorite ways to learn new information about the world. The field of mental health and addiction treatment is changing so
Korean researchers have now shown that reducing heavy alcohol consumption leads to significant decreases in the incidence of adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Their paper
A newly released survey of U.S. high school students by the University of Michigan Center for the Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking, and Health suggests
Alcohol consumption in the U.S., increasing before 2020, surged during the pandemic, likely serving as a coping mechanism for many. Per capita alcohol sales saw
