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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Binge Drinking Increases COVID-19 Risk in Young Women

Women in their 20's who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social behaviors as a result of intoxication.

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·September 19, 2022·4 min read

Teen Alcohol Misuse Is a Driver of Poorer Health and Dissatisfaction in Midlife

Teenagers with problematic alcohol use are more likely to experience poorer health and worse life satisfaction during their mid-thirties.

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·September 12, 2022·5 min read

How Many Drinks Is Too Many?

Even low doses of alcohol can spark transcriptomic and epigenomic changes in brain areas associated with addiction.

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·August 29, 2022·4 min read

Mood Influences Alcohol Craving Differently in Men and Women

A person's mood in addition to alcohol-related cues contributes to cravings for alcohol in opposite ways in men and women.

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·August 26, 2022·4 min read

One Dose of Alcohol Is Enough to Modify the Brain

A single dose of alcohol permanently alters the structure of synapses and the dynamics of mitochondria, researchers report.

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·August 12, 2022·4 min read

Symptoms of Insomnia May Reduce Likelihood of Alcohol-Induced Blackout

People who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption and who suffer from insomnia may be less likely to suffer from alcohol-induced blackouts, a new study reports.

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·July 15, 2022·9 min read

Drinking Alcohol Poses Greater Health Risks for Young People vs. Older Adults

Older adults who consume alcohol are at less risk of adversive health risk than younger people, a new study reports. Low levels of alcohol consumed by healthy older people can have some health benefits, researchers say.

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·July 14, 2022·5 min read

Moderate Drinking Linked to Brain Changes and Cognitive Decline

Consuming seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with increased iron levels in the brain. Higher levels of iron in the brain is linked to increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders and alcohol-related cognitive decline.

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·July 4, 2022·2 min read

Alcohol Changes Brain Activity Differently in Male and Female Mice

Alcohol consumption affects amygdala oscillations differently in male and female mice, especially after repeated exposure.

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·June 11, 2022·4 min read

Binge Drinking Raises Risk of Developing Alcohol Problems, Even for Moderate Drinkers

Moderate drinkers who have a pattern of binge drinking are five times more likely to develop alcohol use disorders than moderate drinkers who do not binge drink.

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·May 16, 2022·5 min read

Binge Drinking Has a Powerful Impact on the Adolescent Brain

Adolescent binge drinking has vast functional implications on the developing brain, researchers report. Binge drinking decreases function in areas responsible for sensory, motor, memory, and cognitive processes.