Screening for alcohol use may help identify patients that should receive further screening for adverse mental health conditions and other substance use. Investigators found high alcohol used scores ...

A new study could lead to better alcohol use screenings for patients in a primary care setting. Between 2015 and 2019, excessive alcohol use resulted in over 140,000 deaths and 3.6 million years of ...

In updated draft guidance, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said that all adults should be screened for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings, recommendations that align with ...

Alcohol, tobacco and substance use are common among young adults; problematic alcohol use is especially prevalent on college campuses. There are a variety of factors that influence individual patterns ...

Adial Pharmaceuticals has announced the issuance of patent number 12,226,401, which enhances their genetic-based approach for treating alcohol and opioid use disorders. This new patent focuses on ...

Getty Images The limited treatment options available for alcohol use disorder emphasize the urgent need for more research into pharmacologic therapies. While more research is needed, preclinical and ...

No level of alcohol is safe for the brain and even light drinking is linked to an increased risk for dementia, results of a large observational study suggested. The research combined observational ...