We all experience cravings. Sometimes, our cravings prompt undesirable behaviors, which can contribute to negative consequences over time.

The study found that alcohol-use disorder was the leading contributor ... The transition from the fourth edition (DSM-IV) to the fifth edition (DSM-5) introduced revised definitions and criteria ...

Alcohol Use Disorder; Stimulant Use Disorder, including use of cocaine; Opioid Use Disorder, including heroin. The DSM notes that all 10 “produce such an intense activation of the reward system ...

Alcohol use can lead to various psychiatric ... to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR), a diagnosis for alcohol-induced psychosis ...

Experts now refer to alcoholism as a mental health condition called alcohol use disorder (AUD ... and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). 1. You drink more alcohol, or for a longer ...

A recent study found that people may perceive fewer negative effects of alcohol if they are also using cannabis at the same time.

For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain circuits responsible for decision-making.

This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol ...