A new WSU study found that by targeting a certain part of the brain, scientists were able to lessen debilitating withdrawal ...

Although drinking alcohol may seem calming at first, it can worsen anxiety, interact with medications, and disrupt sleep, experts warn.

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a ...

New research has found that alcohol use disorder (AUD) is an often untreated epidemic in the United States. This post highlights the 11 symptoms of alcohol use disorder based on new criteria for ...

By targeting a specific area of the brain, researchers at Washington State University may now hold the key to curbing the ...

Researchers have identified the cerebellum as a promising target for easing alcohol withdrawal, the stage of alcohol use disorder that drives many people back to drinking.

Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before. According to the national survey on drug use and health, in 2023, about ...

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol.