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Simple saliva test could help detect alcohol dependence

Potential novel biomarker for alcohol dependence can be found in saliva Specific molecules ( microRNAs or miRNAs) found in saliva may be able to...

Cannabis is now costlier in Europe, more potent too, finds study

Cannabis resin and herbal cannabis have significantly increased in potency and in price As countries legalise cannabis and its medicinal uses are unravelled, cannabis resin...

A glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away; the...

Consumption of one glass of wine a day associated with fewer hospital visitsWhile the serious negative effects of high alcohol consumption are well documented,...

Alcohol a drug? Experts argue on the affirmative in BMJ

In an article experts argue that classifying alcohol as a drug would ensure coherent policy and better outcomes against addiction Should alcohol be classified as...