Alcohol

A recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs challenges the widespread belief in the "beer goggles" phenomenon, suggesting that alcohol doesn't distort perceptions of physical attractiveness. Instead, alcohol may influence individuals' willingness to approach and...

A recent study explored deep brain stimulation (DBS ) as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder. The findings suggest that DBS may help reduce symptoms related to alcohol use disorder, such as increased abstinence, reduced cravings, and decreased anhedonia....

Many people know that alcohol can negatively affect men's sexual performance, but what about women? According to a study published in BMC Women's Health, women are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction when they drink alcohol.

Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that chronic alcohol consumption can increase sensitivity to pain through two distinct molecular mechanisms: one related to alcohol intake and the other to alcohol withdrawal. This finding, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology,...

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that alcohol consumption may impair one's capacity to make decisions and be mindful of the future. The study concludes that alcohol intoxication at moderate levels can impair the ability of...