Members of temperance organizations sang songs, organized marches to shut down saloons or pass prohibition laws, circulated pamphlets about the cause, and gave speeches on the moral problems caused by drinking. Teetotalism was embraced by some religious groups and moral reformers as the answer…

Relating specific neurochemical depletions to specific behavior impairments presents rich research opportunities. In this study, we document persistent effects of the second-generation pyrrolidine synthetic cathinone α-PPP on behavior and neurochemistry. We document that, consistent with previous studies of amphetamine derivatives (Murnane et al. 2012),…

However, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to changes in brain chemistry, resulting in the development of alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder. Hangovers or withdrawal from alcohol can worsen anxiety symptoms, especially among people who drink heavily or those with alcohol use disorder. Anxiety…

If the sun is out, that’s even better — sunshine can trigger the release of serotonin, which can help relieve depression. If you wake up feeling miserable after a night of drinking, you don’t have to wait it out. Here are a few strategies…

Doctors diagnose alcohol allergy based on your symptoms, medical history, and the results of tests. Although there is no specific test to diagnose alcohol allergy, doctors often use skin tests or blood tests to check for an immune system response to components found in…