Preliminary findings from a clinical trial of heavy drinkers suggest that the drug can weaken certain memories tied to the reward of imbibing, although the mechanisms aren’t fully clear.

The beverage was a popular tonic and antiseptic.

Meet the author of a new book that explores the past, present, and future of research into how to salve the alcohol-addled brain and body.

As advanced as humans are, we still don’t have a handle on how to tame our response to a night of drinking.

The company’s announcement comes weeks after enrollment was suspended.

Sex-deprived males seek out alcohol.

An email exchange and an unusual meeting suggest a connection between an institute’s pursuit of industry support and the rejection of a grant application.

A byproduct of alcohol consumption causes mutations in the DNA of mouse blood stem cells, and some of the breaks are not repaired.

An online survey finds that people report feeling most relaxed with a glass of red wine or beer, and most aggressive when drinking spirits.