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Social media language identifies young adults at high risk for alcohol harm

Social media language identifies young adults at high risk for alcohol harm North Dallas Gazette June 25, 2025 (Newswise) – Young adults are frequently active on social media – a source of significant exposure to alcohol-related content that is, in turn, associated with increased alcohol use. While most alcohol research focuses on college students, nearly 40 percent of young adults

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5 surprising stats on alcohol use disorder

5 surprising stats on alcohol use disorder KYMA News By Stacker June 25, 2025 Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious and often misunderstood condition affecting millions of people in the United States. Despite alcohol’s cultural normalization, AUD contributes to a staggering number of deaths each year and poses a major public health threat. Stigma, misinformation, and a lack of access

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Menstrual Cycle Linked to Increased Alcohol Cravings and Drinking

Menstrual Cycle Linked to Increased Alcohol Cravings and Drinking A new study suggests ovarian hormone fluctuations may contribute to alcohol craving and drinking. HealthDay By: HealthDayTV June 25, 2025 Women may crave and drink more alcohol during certain times of their menstrual cycle, a new study suggests. Researchers say fluctuations in ovarian hormone levels may also impact the risk for

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New study calls for rethink on alcohol policy

New study calls for rethink on alcohol policy Medical Xpress by Staffordshire University | edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin June 25, 2025 Policymakers and drinkers are speaking different languages when it comes to alcohol consumption, according to new research. A new study by a team of psychologists, linguists and policy experts from the University of Staffordshire, University of Liverpool, Oxford Brookes University and

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Alcohol Use Disorder Harms the Brain’s Immune System Earlier in Women

Alcohol Use Disorder Harms the Brain’s Immune System Earlier in Women Yale School of Medicine By Isabella Backman June 12, 2025 The immune system is the body’s protector. Following the detection of a potential threat, such as a bacterial or viral infection, a healthy immune system will attack the foreign invader. What many people don’t realize is that our brains have

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