Researchers have identified brain circuits disrupted by prenatal alcohol exposure, which may explain the cognitive ...

Rutgers researchers discovered that microglia from individuals with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) are ...

Health campaigns, such as those against drug abuse or those promoting infection prevention measures during the coronavirus ...

During that time, lots of alcohol in the "queue" is spilling out into our bloodstream, running around the body and infiltrating the brain, biding time until the liver is ready for it. This is how ...

Increasingly, reports like these conclude there is no safe level of drinking. Even moderate consumption—no more than one ...

Rutgers Health researchers have discovered that brain immune cells from people with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) behave differently than cells from low-risk people when exposed ...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), characterized by symptoms of cognitive decline, such as worsened memory and impaired decision-making, are alarmingly prevalent globally.

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, ...

Benzodiazepines are the most concerning, he said. “It really can addle your brain,” he said. “These drugs don’t do well with alcohol.” Older adults who have medical conditions or are ...

Alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient that is present in wine, beer, and spirits. It is a depressant, which means that when it reaches the brain, it slows down the body’s systems. The short ...