Harm Reduction & Addiction

How surprisingly quick my puffy, flaky face repaired itself

Experts say mental health treatment is key to tackling rise in UK, rather than simply reclassifying drug as class A

Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study is based on the analysis of a biomarker of wine intake -- specifically, tartaric acid, present in grapes. It was carried out in 1,232 participants in the PREDIMED project, a major scientific epidemiological study in nutrition on the effects of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health.

Research indicates that stopping alcohol consumption later in life significantly lowers the risk of dementia.

I find that once January ends, my newfound habit carries over into February, March, and beyond, which isn't always the case for those who practice Dry January.

Alcohol dependence accelerates biological aging, as measured by epigenetic clocks, but a three-week treatment program can significantly decelerate this process and improve biomarkers associated with aging.

How responsible reassurance and informed dissent can disarm an ideological battle.

It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it’s also time to rethink drinking? Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that.

When it comes to Gen Z’s drinking habits, the script has flipped. In fact, some Gen Xers and boomers are downright confused about why young adults are sober.

New understanding of the neurobiological and genetic basis for addiction