Is it better to drink alcohol frequently in smaller amounts or on occasion in larger amounts? Can binge drinking actually change how the brain functions?

Compulsive consumption of food can be stopped with weight loss surgery, but the need to consume can be redirected. Substance abuse is a risk factor for some patients.

Alcohol abuse cannot be generalized by one factor like gender, race or economic status. Interventions and treatment plans need to target high-risk groups for the best outcome.

Can family history of alcoholism affect brain development? Seems far-fetched, but new research has provided compelling evidence.

Habitual alcohol abuse won’t do anybody any favors. New research from Germany suggests that alcohol abuse is even a bit tougher on women than men.

When homeless youths use drugs and alcohol—they are at much higher risks for associated health problems. Nurse-led interventions may be a cost-effective way to encourage sobriety.

Teenagers' parents can make a difference in whether their kids drink, smoke or use marijuana, based on past research. But the parents of teens' friends play a part too.

There are a lot of alcohol-related dangers involved with alcohol misuse. People don’t have to be addicted or dependent on alcohol before getting some help.

Do you have a good idea to help doctors address alcohol misuse during a routine visit? Voice your opinion on the U.S. Preventive Task Force Website before October 22, 2012.

A six-pack here, a bottle there, a day off work to nurse a hangover—these costs can add up fast. Treatment for alcoholism can keep that chunk of money in the bank