For those older than 65, the prevalence of binge drinking is 12%—a rate that has been increasing over the last decade, while binge drinking rates among young adults 18 to 25 have been going down.

While drinking can be a part of the festivities, it’s crucial to recognize the dangers of overindulgence. Excessive alcohol consumption can quickly turn from casual drinking to binge drinking ...

Over a number of research studies, we've tried to figure out why regret doesn't change drinking behavior. What we've found is that for many young people, the fear of missing out on the good things ...

Binge drinking increases the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD), a disease that causes craving for alcohol, loss of control when drinking and a negative emotional state when not ...

High-intensity drinking, which involves consuming alcohol at levels twice the gender-specific binge drinking thresholds, is gaining attention for its risks. Studies show that people engaging in ...

The brain might have a hidden "off switch" for binge drinking, and it seems to be governed by fewer than 500 brain cells, new research suggests. The study, published June 10 in the journal Nature ...

About 20% to 30% of midlife adults reported binge drinking—with four or more drinks for women, five for men—and 1 in 10 engaged in high-intensity drinking, having 8-10 drinks in a row.

Older individuals who participate in binge drinking have an increased risk of mortality as compared to those who drink moderately, according to a study released Monday by researchers from Boston ...

The result is the new documentary, "Booze Bird." "We have a problem in Britain with binge drinking," Taylor said. "I wanted to find out first and foremost if we are a nation of binge drinkers." ...

Meanwhile, high-intensity drinking is a form of binge-drinking. NIAAA said high-intensity drinking is defined as consuming alcohol at levels that are two or more times the gender-specific binge ...