Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse – new research

Current treatments for alcohol abuse are limited in their effectiveness and come with side effects. Precisely targeting the neurons involved in binge drinking could lead to better options.

Gilles Martin, Associate Professor of Neurobiology, UMass Chan Medical School • conversation
June 10, 2025 • ~5 min

Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering − new research

Children of these parents are more likely to have mental health issues − and ultimately suffer from substance use disorder themselves.

Ty Schepis, Professor of Psychology, Texas State University • conversation
May 30, 2025 • ~5 min

Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research in mice

Researchers are uncovering the ways by which dad, mom or both parents drinking can result in fetal alcohol syndrome and other lifelong effects on children.

Michael Golding, Professor of Physiology, Texas A&M University • conversation
Aug. 28, 2024 • ~6 min

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction's effects

Improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of addiction can change how researchers and clinicians approach treatments.

Karla Kaun, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Brown University • conversation
Jan. 22, 2024 • ~8 min

As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren't aware of it

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.

Emmy Betz, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
July 28, 2023 • ~7 min

Alcohol companies make $17.5 billion a year off of underage drinking, while prevention efforts are starved for cash

In the US, underage drinking accounts for a whopping US$17.5 billion worth of alcohol yearly. New research shows which companies take in most of this money and how little is spent on prevention.

David H. Jernigan, Professor of Health Law, Policy & Management, Boston University • conversation
June 10, 2021 • ~7 min

College-age kids and teens are drinking less alcohol – marijuana is a different story

Gen Z is breaking stereotypes, but there are still some worrying trends when it comes to substance abuse.

Ty Schepis, Professor of Psychology, Texas State University • conversation
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~6 min

College-age kids and teens are drinking less alcohol – but something else is rising

Gen Z is breaking stereotypes, but there are still some worrying trends when it comes to substance abuse.

Ty Schepis, Professor of Psychology, Texas State University • conversation
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~6 min

College-age kids are drinking less alcohol – but smoking more marijuana

Gen Z is breaking stereotypes in some areas, but the number of young adults using both alcohol and marijuana is also rising, raising concerns about a future surge in substance abuse problems.

Ty Schepis, Professor of Psychology, Texas State University • conversation
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~6 min

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