Alcohol

Chronic consumption of high-alcohol beer in rodents disrupted sperm production by increasing oxidative stress, reducing cyclin D1 expression, and elevating p21 levels, leading to impaired cell division and structural damage in testicular tissue.

High school IQ predicts midlife drinking habits: smarter teens are more likely to drink moderately or heavily as adults but binge less often, with income partially explaining the link between intelligence and alcohol use.

Researchers found that people with alcohol use disorder have unique brain connectivity patterns, especially in areas tied to self-control and decision-making, which may explain impulsive drinking behaviors and offer clues for improving diagnosis and treatment.

Researchers found that caffeine blocks alcohol’s ability to increase dopamine in brain reward areas, potentially reducing alcohol's rewarding effects. This suggests caffeine could play a role in preventing or treating alcohol addiction.

Recent research found that anger is more strongly linked to alcohol and tobacco use than to other substances, suggesting that addressing anger in treatment may improve outcomes for those with alcohol and tobacco use disorders.

Emotional distress and inflammation are more prominent in alcohol use disorder patients with a history of childhood stress, such as abuse or neglect, according to new research.

A new study suggests that asking women to recall a recent drinking experience, particularly with a focus on calorie consumption, can reduce their desire to drink alcoholic beverages.

A recent study found that ADHD-model rats showed resistance to alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which may mask warning signs of alcohol dependency.

A study has found that over 80% of individuals seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder experience significant pain, linked to childhood trauma, PTSD, and heavy drinking, suggesting a need for better pain management in addiction treatment programs.

Individuals with alcohol use disorder experience a significantly higher spike in the liver hormone FGF21 after drinking, suggesting this hormone may play a key role in the disorder's development and potential treatment.

A new neuroimaging study has found that people with alcohol use disorder show reduced brain activity when alcohol-related distractions are present.

A new study published in Personal Relationships explores how perceptions of a romantic partner's drinking habits are related to relationship satisfaction and mental health among young adults.

A recent study found that adding EEG neurofeedback training to standard alcohol rehabilitation improved emotional competencies and life satisfaction in participants with alcohol use disorder, highlighting its potential as a complementary treatment to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.

Children of parents with alcohol use disorders inherit mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to early aging symptoms such as high cholesterol, heart problems, arthritis, and early onset dementia.

Acute social-evaluative stress increases anxiety and activates stress-related brain regions in individuals with alcohol use disorder, with women showing higher baseline stress and greater amygdala activation than men.