Alcohol's Effects on Health

Research-based information on drinking and its impact.

Alcohol Topics A to Z

Addiction Cycle
Alcohol and the Adolescent Brain
Alcohol and the Brain
Alcohol and Young Adults
Alcohol and Your Pregnancy
Alcohol and Your Pregnancy: AI/AN
Alcohol-Induced Blackouts
Alcohol's Effects on the Body
Alcohol Flush Reaction
Alcohol Metabolism
Alcohol Overdose
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol Use Disorder: A Comparison Between DSM-IV and DSM-5
Binge Drinking
College Drinking
Drinking Levels Defined
Facts & Stats
Fall Semester-A Time for Parents to Discuss the Risks of College Drinking
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Genetics and Alcohol Use Disorder
Hangovers
Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines
Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol-Parents Booklet
Older Adults and Alcohol
Pain and Alcohol
Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use
Parents: Talk With Your High School Grads About Celebrating Safely
Planning Alcohol Interventions Using NIAAA CollegeAIM
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Rethinking Drinking
Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
Telehealth Options for Alcohol Treatment
The Truth About Holiday Spirits
Treatment for Alcohol Problems
Underage Drinking
Understanding Alcohol's Adverse Impact on Health
Using Alcohol to Relieve Your Pain: What Are the Risks?
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
What is A Standard Drink?
Women and Alcohol

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