Alcohol use

Personalised treatment for alcoholism a step closer

Neurons fired as the specific calcium channels at play, called L-type voltage-gated calcium channels (LTCCs), boosted the release of a neurotransmitter called GABA.

Apr 14, 2017, 00:35 AM IST

How alcohol and pot may influence your sexual behaviour

For the study, the researchers compared self-reported sexual experiences related to use of alcohol and marijuana. 

Aug 05, 2016, 13:36 PM IST

Parental substance use may affect children's behaviour

Children whose parents use drugs and misuse alcohol are three times more likely to be physically, sexually or emotionally abused and four times more likely to be neglected than their peers.

Jul 18, 2016, 14:11 PM IST