alcohol Archives

Alcoholics Anonymous validated by meta-analysis: ‘It absolutely does work’

Alcoholics Anonymous, the fellowship of sobriety seekers, is the most effective path to abstinence, according to a Stanford researcher and collaborators.

A mutation causing alcohol-related ‘Asian glow’ may have ties to Alzheimer’s disease

People with a mutation in an enzyme that breaks down alcohol may be at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.

From prison to Stanford postdoc — a journey in recovery

Researcher joins Stanford Medicine as a postdoctoral scholar in the Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab to help others overcome addiction and incarceration.

Deep brain stimulation might benefit those with severe alcoholism, preliminary studies show

Stanford researchers examine the use of deep brain stimulation therapy to treat alcohol use disorders and reduce relapse rates.

International drinking guidelines lack consistency, Stanford researchers find

Figuring out how much alcohol is safe to drink can be confusing even if you're not already a bit tipsy. Not only do you need to …