Withdrawal is a highly variable sign of addiction; it occurs with use of some drugs (alcohol, for example) but not others (cocaine); however, it often drives continuing use. Withdrawal can require ...
Driving while intoxicated is a major public health problem. We investigated impaired driving using a simulated driving skill game that presents an ‘in-car’ view of a road and a readout of speed.
Warning signs at dispensaries about the potential health effects of cannabis use in pregnancy may not be effective, according to a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, based at ...
New public health warnings have made drinking recommendations confusing. Is moderate alcohol use safe? Doctors share what they actually tell their patients.
A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.
But what are the main signs you should be looking out for if ... but may indulge in harmful patterns of alcohol use. This could include periods of binge drinking followed by restrictions.
At parties, people often reach for seltzers and nonalcoholic beers, and more people are using apps that help them track and reduce their alcohol intake. The idea has been popularized by ...