Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

About 27 million American adults, roughly the population of Texas, struggled with alcohol use disorder last year, according to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you or someone you ...

A man who is recovering from alcohol addiction is encouraging others like him to seek help. Henry Mackley, 46, from Ludlow, said his drinking "spiralled" after the coronavirus pandemic and nearly ...

Two questions asked during a regular pediatrician’s visit could help identify youth with drinking problems, according to a national expert group convened by the National Institute on Alcoholism and ...

Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Tampa has published a new educational resource exploring the physiological effects of alcohol on facial puffiness and overall health. The article, titled “ Effects of ...

While some people may be skeptical of hypnosis, experts say it’s a legitimate therapy that can help with a range of physical and mental challenges — including, possibly, alcohol use disorder. Clinical ...

A new longitudinal analysis suggests that specific symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, rather than the condition as a whole, drive hazardous drinking behaviors in military reservists. The ...

“Mom, I need to drop my classes this semester. I had a really bad stomach flu and I can’t get caught up. I hope you understand.” You are concerned by this message. Your college student, Ben, also ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...