What causes hangovers? The science behind the dreadful morning after
There is no science-based cure for hangovers, but there are some helpful pointers.
Tag: alcohol
Five ways to cure hangovers that anybody can apply
They all boil down to "treat yo' body right".
What happens in the brain when you mix marijuana and alcohol
Mixing alcohol and marijuana, known as crossfading, can amplify the highs but also the lows.
‘Wonder’ drug that causes massive weight loss could also suppress the desire for alcohol. Doctors are now eyeing it for treating addiction
It's a double punch combo that seems very promising.
The magic of mushrooms might be just what some people need to give up alcohol abuse, a new study finds
Don't expect to see psychoactive mushrooms in any pharmacy soon, though.
Blood pressure drug also improves alcohol withdrawal symptoms
A drug with a long history for treating blood pressure and prostate problems is also affective against alcohol withdrawal.
Every week of lockdown makes binge drinking more likely
The pandemic can affect our mental health and alter our behavior
Young Americans are drinking less, but they’re using weed and prescription drugs more than ever before
So far, however, this shift is less damaging overall than the alcohol abuse of old, according to the authors.
Ten days of binge drinking disrupts neuron connections, causes anxiety and other cognitive problems
Binge drinking didn't destroy neurons, but rather temporarily disrupted connections between them.
Your smartphone can tell when you’re drunk — and this might save lives
Smartphone accelerometers can record 'drunk gaits'.
The frothy history of beer
Bottoms up!
New study furthers our understanding of how genetics influence heavy drinking
Understanding how genetics influences problem drinking can help us help those at risk.
Fruit and nectar eaters are nature’s most resilient alcohol drinkers
"Being able to eat a lot of fruit or nectar without would certainly open up an important food ...
How the coronavirus is impacting alcohol consumption
A recent UK survey found that people either dramatically ramped up their alcohol consumption or cut it down during the ...
Humans aren’t the only animals that get drunk (or worse): here are a few others
All life likes to party.
Even light alcohol consumption increases cancer risk
The decision is yours.
MDMA reduces alcoholism relapse, new study shows
The treatment is not only safe, but appears to be more effective than existing options.
Binge drinking ranks high among older adults, research shows
It's twice more common than previous CDC estimates.
The dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs
Alcohol is a depressant that can cause all sorts of health issues when combined with drugs, illegal or not.