A doctor explains what the latest research on alcohol teaches us about its effects on physical health and mental health; ...

Your mood may temporarily lift when you drink, but alcohol usually makes depression worse over time. You may need to drink more to get the same effects, and other coping methods may no longer work. If ...

You must have heard how people often seek refuge in alcohol when they are feeling sad or low. This is quite common around us. Multiple studies, time and again, have shown that alcohol has several side ...

Alcohol-use disorders and depression commonly coexist. A new study examines co-occurring alcohol-use and depression symptoms among pregnant and postpartum women. Women who experience depressive ...

Alcohol consumption and depression have a complicated relationship. New findings indicate that depression is primarily related to binge drinking. The relationship between major clinical depression and ...

Heavy alcohol use can lead to systemic inflammation, or prolonged inflammation throughout your entire body. Cutting out ...

A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine reveals that people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression experience high levels of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated, similar to ...

Thinking about giving up drinking for a brief period of time? Here are the mental and physical changes you can expect.

Alcohol, drug and vape use are decreasing among students in Summit and Wasatch counties, following a statewide trend.

Alcohol abuse, obesity and depression seem to go hand in hand for many women, according to the first study to look at how the three relate to one another over time in young adults. Dr. Carolyn A.