alcohol abuse
Gastric bypass recipients experience alcohol differently, researchers say. MORE
Republicans and Democrats agree that booze is vital at the DNC, alcohol abuse in the military is an epidemic, and Terminator's Nick Stahl quits rehab early. MORE
American Crossroads tweeted that alcohol caused the US commerce secretary's string of hit-and-run accidents. MORE
The former Beatle says he abused alcohol after the band broke up, which hurt his songwriting. MORE
Researchers say starting before the age of 18 often leads to a lifetime of addiction. MORE
Drug to "cure" alcoholism passes preliminary test, Nigerian smuggler swallows record amount of heroin, and "Rhythm of the Night" singer El DeBarge arrested for a 2 p.m. drug deal. MORE
Booze-related injuries can rack up half a million a year in ER visits per college. MORE
People with alcohol problems are far likelier than average to have been physically or sexually abused as children, a study confirms. MORE
Steven Tyler and his four sober band-mates speak to 60 Minutes about their years of drug and alcohol fueled drama. MORE
New pill reportedly cuts binge drinking by 66%, Joe Biden debates drugs in Mexico, and Boston tries to banish St. Patrick's Day drunkenness. MORE
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This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.
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