New Research on Sexual Orientation and Substance Abuse
Gay and bisexual men and women are much more likely to struggle with substance use disorder than their heterosexual peers, with gay and bisexual women
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New Concerns About Alcohol Consumption While Breast Feeding
Researchers have long known that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have a wide range of adverse impacts on the fetus. But what about after the
PRIDE and Joy
The LGBTQIA+ community is vibrant, diverse, and resilient. In a world that is often demeaning, exclusionary, and outright hateful, it is an act of bravery
New Study Finds Link Between Vaping, Cannabis Use, and Binge Drinking in Adolescents
A new study published in Substance Use & Misuse[i] uncovered a connection between vaping and substance abuse. Looking at data drawn from 51,872 U.S. teens (grades
Unveiling the Link Between Chronic Alcohol Consumption and Neuropathic Pain
Some 29 million Americans struggle with alcohol use disorder. Excessive and chronic use of alcohol can lead to a wide range of health problems. One
Pregnancy and Alcohol… Troubling Data.
It’s a well-accepted fact that alcohol consumption during pregnancy is fraught with risks for the fetus, sometimes leading to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders or FASDs.
New Data on Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain
For some time, specialists in alcohol use disorder (AUD), frequently referred to as alcoholism, have puzzled over the role inflammation plays in the problem. Alcohol
Alcoholism and the Elderly. Does Age Matter?
Alcohol dependency can develop at any age – but several researchers are exploring whether those over 60 might be at a higher risk for developing
The Warning Signs of a Serious Alcohol Problem
Do you worry about the drinking habits of a partner or good friend? Are you growing concerned they may be becoming addicted to alcohol? Over
Alcohol and Its Effect on Babies
In 1973, two U.S. physicians discovered a correlation between a mother’s consumption of alcohol during pregnancy and pre-and post-natal growth deficiencies, minor facial abnormalities, and