alcohol Archive — Page 2 of 2

Close-up of a pregnant person in black clothing holding a glass mug of amber-colored liquid near their abdomen against a yellow background.
December 21, 2012

Low prenatal alcohol’s brain impact

Even relatively low levels of in utero alcohol exposure impact fetal brain development, and the effects last into adulthood, study finds.

Black-and-gold helicopter flying against a pale sky, with “Vanderbilt LifeFlight” visible on the side and blurred rotor blades.
May 29, 2012

Memorial Day weekend one of LifeFlight’s busiest ever

Silhouetted man sits with his head in one hand while holding an orange drink in a clear bottle.
January 23, 2012

Alcohol’s molecular mediators

Therapeutic agents focusing on the brain region involved in stress-induced relapse may be effective in preventing relapse in patients with alcohol use disorders.

Soliders in mental health training
December 21, 2011

Training addresses returning service members’ mental health needs

A Vanderbilt-led workshop for military health care providers could lead to more post-deployment mental health referrals.