In a recently published study examining the effects of binge drinking on rats, researchers discovered that female rats who were of equal age and weight to male rats were more sensitive to alcohol and experienced alcoholic liver injury at a higher rate than male rats.

Somehow, during the 1970s, people were able to drink a bunch of heavy cream-laced cocktails, put on tight pants, and go dancing.

Scientist David Nutt memorably said alcohol is more dangerous than crack. Now, he is trying to invent a healthy synthetic alternative, and the race is on to get it to market.

What percentage of alcohol-consuming Americans shop drunk? How much do they spend? What do they buy? We ran a survey to find out.

So-called "Lincoln County Process" is a critical step in achieving smooth flavor.

A recent study is suggesting employers should rethink policies encouraging workers to offer "service with a smile." The study published earlier this month in the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational Health Psychology found employees who force themselves to smile or evoke or positive emotions in front of customers are more likely to drink heavily after they clock out.

A new study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University examined students’ genetic risk of alcohol use, roommates’ drinking habits and the perception of peer drinking.

A large study of drinking habits in 195 countries contradicts widely shared advice on healthy drinking.

Fine spirits. No carbon footprint.

Getaway in Brooklyn was comfortably full for a Saturday night, when I came in to try my first "shrub" — an acidic beverage made from vinegar, fruit, sugar, club soda and zero alcohol.

Steven Tyler, Julien Baker, Ben Harper, Jason Isbell, Joe Walsh, and more share their stories.

Authorities are reportedly investigating whether bootleg alcohol could be causing the mysterious deaths.

Atomik is made with grain and water from the abandoned area around the damaged nuclear power plant.

Frustrated that people continued to consume so much alcohol even after it was banned, federal officials had decided to try a different kind of enforcement. They ordered the poisoning of industrial alcohols manufactured in the United States, products regularly stolen by bootleggers and resold as drinkable spirits. The idea was to scare people into giving up illicit drinking. Instead, by the time Prohibition ended in 1933, the federal poisoning program, by some estimates, had killed at least 10k

Use some of these to win a free night of drinking from your clueless buddies.

It’s the most lethal day of the year, researchers say. But don’t blame stress or gluttony for the death rate’s spike. Why the real culprit may be good news for U.S. health care.

Cider and wine get a seasonal kick from simmering with spices--and beer can, too.

It's the holidays, so maybe you've been drinking too much. And maybe you've been dealing with a few too many hangovers. But no more.

The only thing worse than a drunk text is a drunk holiday text. Here's how to protect you from yourself this New Year's Eve.

Ever wonder why we celebrate New Year’s Eve with champagne? The answer dates back at least 1,500 years. And it involves a mix of history, location and -- not least -- skillful marketing.