Unhealthy alcohol use is common and includes severe alcohol use disorder. Screening tests identify patients who may benefit from preventive counseling, medications, or more intensive intervention.

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The U.S. surgeon general issued a report that linked alcohol consumption to seven cancers and suggested that alcoholic beverages should have cancer warning labels.

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An agency focused on underage drinking steps into a debate over how alcohol use impacts health and some lawmakers are not happy.

At least 26 people died in Iran after drinking alcoholic beverages that contained toxic methanol in recent days, state media said.

More Brits are sober-curious. Zebra-striping is about drinking water in between your alcoholic beverages and cocktails.

We found alcohol consumption is more prominent in regional communities and areas with higher socioeconomic status, which includes higher levels of education, income and skilled occupation.

Biden to close ‘gun-show loophole’ and expand background checks for firearms New rule comes under legislation passed after Uvalde, Texas, shooting.

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Alcohol-induced psychosis can happen after intoxication, during withdrawal, or it can be chronic among people living with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Here’s what it looks like.