Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. An enzyme called glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) is involved in the synthesis of GABA. Results indicate that the ...

Many people are familiar with a hangover, headache, nausea, tiredness and dehydration after drinking alcohol. But there is ...

May 1, 2025 -- How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what ...

While drinking may feel relaxing in the moment, the following day can bring more than just a hangover. Many people experience hangxiety.

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

Why do some people get drunk more quickly and feel more impaired? Biology and genetics play a role but alcohol’s effects on the brain are complex ...