Increasing evidence suggests that there is no safe amount of alcohol a person can consume. Three recent studies indicate any ...

Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related ...

Alcohol withdrawal occurs when someone who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops or reduces their drinking. In the most severe cases, the condition can be fatal. Many symptoms may arise ...

In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialized team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust prescribes carefully ...

If you're trying to decide which drink is better for your body — alcohol or a THC-infused beverage — the answer, unsurprisingly, is complicated. Cannabis’ Schedule I status creates DEA/FDA/NIDA ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

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In this review, we discuss evolving concepts in the diagnosis and prognosis of alcohol-associated hepatitis, the current trend to treat these patients in a holistic manner involving addiction ...

While being drunk can sometimes feel unpleasant, alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention. Alcohol poisoning, also known as alcohol overdose, is a severe and potentially ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Raymond Tunoa-Scanlan, a first-year Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry student and his wife, Margaret Tunoa-Scanlan, an MHS graduate student at Meharry Medical College are aspiring dentists.