After a long, stressful day, it’s tempting to reach for a drink. For many, that glass of wine or cocktail can feel like a fast track to unwinding, taking the edge off, or briefly quieting anxious ...

When someone begins to prioritize alcohol over their financial well-being, it may signal a deeper concern that warrants attention. Financial strain related to alcohol use often reflects underlying ...

It's not unusual to feel stressed, especially during the pandemic. However, doctors are finding women may be finding unhealthy ways to cope. A poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation found mothers were ...

MILAN — A new study reveals hormonal and biochemical factors that affect alcohol dependence (also known as Alcohol Use Disorder), suggesting that men and women with alcohol problems may benefit from ...

A study reveals that early patterns of stress-driven drinking may quietly reshape the brain in ways that persist into midlife.

Stress and alcohol are frequently framed as cause and effect: You feel overwhelmed, you drink, you calm down. In reality, alcohol may be disabling the very brain systems that would help you respond to ...