Clifford E. Clark’s class is far from dry. His fall freshman seminar covers the social, economic, and political history of alcohol and alcoholism in America, from fur traders’ early sales of whiskey ...

RESEARCH NEWS: Jacobs School to host international conference of Alcohol and Drugs History Society. Read the article by Bert Gambini, here. Join us, June 27, 28, and 29, 2024, for the 8th Biennial ...

More than 250 million women worldwide smoke tobacco. Compared to men, women have a greater risk of smoking-related diseases, and also have more difficulty quitting. A new study, the first of its kind, ...

Alcoholism is a lot like true love: Its course never runs smooth. It's a very rocky downhill slide. What's most surprising is that from the beginning of alcohol dependence to the onset of potentially ...

The cosmo, the appletini, a glass of rosé — these are the cloyingly sweet and pastel-colored beverages stereotypically associated with women. In a culture where feminine drinks are seen as lesser and ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - People with a family history of alcoholism may be turning to high-calorie treats instead of booze to satisfy their addiction, researchers say, a change that could be fueling the ...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can have a hereditary component, but not everyone living with AUD has a family history of AUD. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a diagnosis once referred to as “alcoholism.” It ...

People at higher risk for alcoholism might also face higher odds of becoming obese, new study findings show. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis analyzed data from two ...

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MANKATO – The football team had just won its home opener, and "Thirsty Thursday" drink specials beckoned from local bars. "This place is usually packed," said Angela Welsch, a bartender who took the ...