Alcoholism : Science World Report

Oct 22, 2015 09:06 AM EDT

Drinking Alcohol Regularly May Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Alcohol may increase the risk of breast cancer. A new study confirms the chances of developing breast cancer increase by four times with the intake of each daily glass of wine or beer.

Oct 05, 2015 11:58 AM EDT

Enzyme Malfunction May Cause Binge Drinking To Lead To Alcoholism

Scientists have identified a malfunctioning enzyme as a possible reason that binge drinking increases the odds of alcoholism.

Sep 30, 2015 04:23 PM EDT

Arsenic May Lace Your Red Wine: How Diet Determines Health

Scientists have tested 65 wines from America's top four wine-producing states and have found that all but one have arsenic levels that exceed what's allowed in drinking water.

Sep 03, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

Neuron Responsible for Alcoholism Found by Scientists,

Scientists located neurons in the brain that influence whether we have one drink or two, and it could lead to a cure for alcoholism and other types of addictions.

Sep 01, 2015 11:16 AM EDT

Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol Before They Ever Start Drinking: Here's Why

When should you talk to your children about alcohol? Long before they ever take their first sip, according to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics.

Jul 26, 2015 02:27 PM EDT

Binge Drinkers Have Higher Levels of Biomarkers: Detecting Alcohol Consumption

It turns out that a biomarker may determine whether you're a binge drinker or not.

Jul 01, 2015 09:03 PM EDT

Blue Eyes May Cause You to be More Alcohol-Dependent

Scientists have discovered that those who genetically have blue eyes may actually have the possibility of becoming more dependent on alcohol

Jun 30, 2015 09:39 PM EDT

Blue Eyes May Increase The Risk Of Alcoholism

Some of us may be partial to blue eyes, but did you know a new study actually links this shade to an increased risk of alcohol dependency?

Jun 04, 2015 08:49 AM EDT

Alcohol Use Disorder is More Widespread in the United States Than Expected

It turns out that a staggering number of people in the United States may suffer from alcohol use disorder.

Jun 03, 2015 06:50 PM EDT

30 Percent Of Americans Will Deal With A Drinking Problem At Some Point In Their Lives

New findings published in JAMA Psychiatry confirm that nearly 33 million adults in the U.S. may be suffering from "alcohol use disorder."

Dec 02, 2014 08:39 AM EST

Scientists Discover Gene Network Linked to Alcohol Abuse

Scientists may have discovered the gene network responsible for alcohol abuse.

Nov 05, 2014 07:02 AM EST

New Genetic Markers for Alcoholism Recovery Discovered

There may be a new method to help those recovering from alcoholism. Scientists have discovered genetic markers that may help identify individuals who could benefit from the alcoholism treatment drug, acamprosate.