The Allostatic Model proposes that Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is associated with a transition in the motivational structure of alcohol drinking: from positive reinforcement in early-stage drinking to ...

Alcohol is a complex substance that has both rewarding and aversive properties. The pleasurable or rewarding properties of alcohol (e.g. reduced anxiety, social facilitation) can facilitate initiation ...

Alcohol damages the brain, heart, liver and pancreas, and it increases the risk of some cancers, such as mouth and bowel cancer. It also weakens the immune system, making people more vulnerable to ...

A daily alcoholic drink for women or two for men might be good for heart health, compared to drinking more or not drinking at all. But while there is some evidence that drinking in moderation might ...

Alcohol can slow weight loss because it adds “empty calories,” and your body burns alcohol first instead of using carbs and fat for energy. Drinking may also drive weight gain by harming liver ...

I don’t drink a lot. It’s not because I don’t appreciate a glass of wine with a great meal, or a few beers on a hot summer evening. It’s because I know what alcohol can do to sleep and healthy ...