A study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recently revealed some surprising data — alcohol leads to more deaths than all drug overdoses combined.
A recently published study has revealed that alcohol can permanently damage stem cell DNA and increase cancer risk. While the connection between alcohol and cancer is not new, this study has shown that it can lead to an increased risk in developed seven different types of cancer, including breast and bowel.
The legalization of marijuana has reduced the stigma around it. Learn more about the risks marijuana use still poses, including a painful condition called CHS.
Those who thought drinking in moderation was risk-free may reconsider after hearing the results of a study that links moderate drinking with memory loss.
The medications Vivitrol and Suboxone are similarly efficient forms of addiction treatment. Learn about their effects and the key differences between them.
We all know that drinking during pregnancy is harmful, and even potentially deadly for the fetus, but a recent study has found that heavy drinking even before conception could impact the health of future children.