The hormone estrogen increases binge drinking in females by enhancing activity in neurons within the brain's BNST region.

Past research has shown women are more vulnerable to the negative effects of alcohol, including liver inflammation, hangovers ...

The female hormone estrogen appears to promote binge drinking in women, a new mouse study published recently in the journal ...

The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to “pregame” – consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it’s offered, according to a preclinical study ...

Humans aren't the only animals to consume alcohol. But although the behavior is likely widespread in the wild, scientists ...

Summary: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) disrupts cognitive flexibility, crucial for learning and adapting to change. New research ...

New research shows how weight loss meds like Wegovy are reshaping alcohol habits, offering new insights into addiction ...

Alcohol is used as a social lubricant, maybe more so as holiday festivities approach. But drinking carries health and other ...

A new study shows that a single dose of CBD may reduce alcohol cravings, offering the first clinical evidence that it could ...

For example, naltrexone reduces alcohol cravings, while GLP-1 RAs may diminish the rewarding effects of both alcohol ... possibly due to behavioral strategies emphasizing calorie reduction and ...