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Earlier and worse strokes tied to heavy drinking

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 6 Nov 2025

Researchers report that people drinking three or more alcoholic drinks per day are at a significantly greater risk of intracerebral hemorrhage (a type of stroke caused by bleeding… read more.

Rates of alcohol-induced deaths among the general population nearly doubled from 1999 to 2024

Written by Charlie King | 26 Sep 2025

In an analysis by race, sex, age, and geography, alcohol-induced death rates in 2024 are nearly double those in 1999, with a sharp increase at the onset of the… read more.

Alcohol-related deaths up 18% during pandemic

Written by Charlie King | 15 Feb 2025

Alcohol-related deaths increased 18% during the pandemic, as did hospitalizations related to alcohol use, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241146. In the early part of the… read more.

Semaglutide shows promise in reducing cravings for alcohol, heavy drinking

Written by Charlie King | 14 Feb 2025

The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new research… read more.

Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024

Written by Charlie King | 2 Jan 2025

After declining significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, substance use among adolescents has continued to hold steady at lowered levels for the fourth year in a row, according to… read more.

Beer-only drinkers’ diets are worse than wine drinkers

Written by Charlie King | 24 Nov 2024

Beer drinkers have lower-quality diets, are less active, and are more likely to smoke cigarettes than people who drink wine, liquor, or a combination, according to a study… read more.

Diabetes medication may be effective in helping people drink less alcohol

Written by Charlie King | 19 Nov 2024

New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that certain types of medication used to treat diabetes may be effective in reducing alcohol use…. read more.

Study demonstrates effective screening and intervention for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings

Written by Charlie King | 19 Aug 2024

Between 2015 and 2019, excessive alcohol use resulted in over 140,000 deaths and 3.6 million years of potential life lost annually in the United States, making it the fourth… read more.

Young adults reduced drinking during and after pandemic

Written by Charlie King | 7 May 2024

A new study examined the drinking levels and patterns of young adults before, during and after the pandemic. The researchers found alcohol use and alcohol-related problems substantially decreased… read more.

Young children drinking daily caffeinated soda found more likely to try alcohol within a year

Written by Charlie King | 10 Nov 2023

The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests. In a study of over… read more.

More detailed alcohol warning labels could reduce health harms, researchers suggest

Written by Charlie King | 12 Sep 2022

You know drinking alcohol isn’t the best thing for your health, but just how bad is it? After all, in the United States, two thirds of adults report some degree… read more.

Even light drinking can be harmful to health

Written by Charlie King | 25 Jan 2022

Research reveals cardiovascular risk of consuming small quantities of alcohol. Drinking less than the UK’s recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk… read more.

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