Alcoholism

Long after the hangover wears off, having too many drinks, or binge drinking, can damage still-developing teenager's working memory - the ability to perceive their environment or their surroundings, according to a recent study published in the web version of the Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research journal.

IBT Staff Reporter Jul 18, 2011

Rodney King has acquired a long rap sheet after he was beaten by four LAPD officers in 1991. He was arrested on a DUI charge Tuesday in California. King has publicly stated he battles alcoholism.

David Magee Jul 13, 2011

A look back at the life of Former First Lady Betty Ford

IBT Staff Reporter Jul 09, 2011

While the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference which kicked off today in San Francisco is all about operating system innovations, there is a literary element to the proceedings as well.

IBT Staff Reporter Jun 06, 2011

The end of an anti-alcohol campaign contributed to a plunge in mortality rates during its short life in the Gorbachev era, researchers said.

IBT Staff Reporter Apr 14, 2011

As Charlie Sheen makes an impactful land on the 'Twitterverse', the users of the microblogging site, Tweeps, are not so kind to the embattled 'Two and a Half Men' star.

IBT Staff Reporter Mar 02, 2011

Eastern Europe and the countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union have the highest rates of alcohol consumption in the world, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Palash Ghosh Mar 01, 2011

Excessive intake of alcohol takes toll on the health of New Yorkers, besides causing death of 1,500 adults annually.

Shankar besta Nov 27, 2010