Medical emergencies often present symptoms that people might mistake for alcohol intoxication. This confusion can lead to delayed treatment and serious consequences. Understanding these conditions ...

How can someone have alcohol intoxication without consuming alcohol? Auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition in which gut fungi create alcohol through fermentation, is described in a case study in ...

This story by Aaron Calvin was first published by the News & Citizen on July 6. Lamoille County Mental Health Services’ Alcohol and Substance Awareness Program, also known as ASAP, ended last month, ...

Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare disorder caused when yeast colonizes in the gut, brewing alcohol and causing drunkenness without drinking.

A string of deaths in Laos tied to tainted alcohol has raised alarm around the world and renewed concerns about methanol in alcoholic drinks. Last week, six tourists died in Laos from a suspected ...

A gel based on a milk protein drastically reduced the level of alcohol in the blood of intoxicated mice. With further research, it could one day be used to tackle the harmful effects of excessive ...

The categorization of “alcoholism” has changed over time. Recognizing alcohol use disorder as a mental health condition facilitates more empathetic and effective treatment, including therapy and group ...