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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have uncovered a network of genes that seem to work together to influence alcoholic behavior. “We now have a much clearer picture of where specific traits related to alcohol dependence overlap with ...

A new article from The Wall Street Journal explores and summarizes current treatments for alcohol-use disorder, including prescription medications, smartphone apps, and behavioral therapy.  

A new smartphone app called Step Away provides immediate help for some of the daily struggles of AUD recovery.  The user-directed app offers stepwise strategies to support abstinence or moderation through setting goals and rewards, and utilizes proven strategies to ...

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and their collaborators have released a new study identifying genetic markers that pinpoint which people may benefit most from administration of the drug acamprosate as treatment for alcoholism. While acamprosate is not a new AUD ...

Researchers have long suspected that the mechanisms controlling our cravings for food may also be linked to a thirst for alcohol. Ghrelin, a hormone released by the stomach that stimulates appetite, has now been shown to increase alcohol craving as ...

Colleges are employing new, innovative, and aggressive strategies in trying to solve the problem of collegiate binge drinking.  Linked not only to low grades, physical injuries and mental health issues, excessive drinking is involved in half of sexual assault cases ...