A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

A study on mice identified a group of neurons in the central amygdala region of the brain that display a unique pattern of increased activity during voluntary alcohol consumption. While these neurons ...

Alcoholics have poor attendance at work. Alcoholics drink every day. Alcoholics are mostly old men. Alcoholics are usually homeless. Alcoholics are unable to do well in their careers. Alcoholics ...

Experiencing a personality change when drinking alcohol isn’t uncommon, but long-term alcohol consumption could have lasting personality effects. The concept of personality is challenging to define.