AI chatbots should not replace your therapist, research shows
Should AI chatbots replace your therapist? New research says "no."
Jul 8, 2025
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Chemically-Induced Disorders: News and Research on Alcoholism
MeSH tree: C25.775.100.250
Gender-minority stress and resilience linked to alcohol use among young transgender adults
Increased stress related to gender-minority status is associated with greater alcohol use among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth and young adults, according to an innovative study. TGD people, whose gender identity ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Support networks may be missing link for college students who seek help for excessive drinking
College students who want help overcoming high-risk drinking could benefit from a two-pronged approach that combines an individual-focused psychological theory with social network analysis.
Jul 2, 2025
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Menstrual cycle phases may be linked to higher alcohol craving and drinking
Fluctuations in ovarian sex hormones across the menstrual cycle may influence women's likelihood of alcohol consumption, according to a study presented at the annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol, ...
Jul 1, 2025
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Sexual minority youth of Latin American descent require tailored alcohol interventions, study suggests
"Latinx" is a gender-neutral term used instead of "Latino" and "Latina" that refers to individuals of Latin American descent. Latinx and sexual minority youth (SMY) report higher rates of alcohol use than white and heterosexual ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Surprising drug combination cuts alcohol use and lessens nausea in clinical trial
Two existing medications—one used for smoking cessation and the other for depression—appear to work effectively together in treating alcohol use disorder. The combination reduces alcohol cravings, lowers consumption, and ...
Jun 16, 2025
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New study warns of risks in AI mental health tools
Therapy is a well-tested approach to helping people with mental health challenges, yet research shows that nearly 50% of individuals who could benefit from therapeutic services are unable to reach them.
Jun 16, 2025
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Fewer than 500 neurons are associated with the suppression of binge drinking, new research finds
Among the billions of neurons in the brain, fewer than 500 are responsible for suppressing binge drinking, according to new research by Gilles E. Martin, Ph.D., associate professor of neurobiology.
Jun 10, 2025
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Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse—new research
Despite the profound human, social and economic costs of alcohol abuse, existing treatments have failed to provide meaningful relief. Excessive alcohol consumption remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. ...
Jun 10, 2025
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Females may be more biochemically sensitive to alcohol long before dependence sets in
Alcohol affects everyone differently, but new research reveals that biological sex may play a bigger role than previously thought.
Jun 3, 2025
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