Alcohol Intolerance and Allergies: When Alcohol Is Toxic to the Body

Although most people can drink a moderate amount of alcohol without suffering serious physical effects, some people’s bodies are intolerant — or, more rarely, allergic — to alcohol. The reactions that can accompany alcohol intolerance and allergy run from fairly mild to life-threatening. Read more

Current Rates of Alcohol Use

Each year, the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conducts a national survey about drug use. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 2007 offers interesting insights into recent trends in alcohol use among Americans, ages 12 and older. Read more