A few years ago, a dear friend of mine was drunk and crashed his car into his house in the Caribbean. Luckily, both he and his house were OK. It was after this that I discovered he suffered from ...

A new study published Thursday found that groundbreaking weight loss and diabetes medications also combat opioid-use disorder and alcohol misuse disorder. This is the second study this fall to suggest ...

TAMPA BAY, Fla (BLOOM) – Alcohol consumption is a pervasive aspect of social life, but it can carry significant risks when consumed in excess or used as a coping mechanism. The nuances of binge ...

A survey finds some women are 'terrified' their children will go into care if they admit alcohol abuse.

For every hour that goes by in the U.S., approximately 20 people die from excessive alcohol use (an estimated 178,000 per year). This month is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Dr. Patricia Molina from LSU ...

A study in the JAMA Psychiatry journal revealed a surprising health risk among older Americans. Researchers compared data from a national survey of about 40,000 conducted in 2001 and 2002, and again ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Weight loss drugs may also help reduce alcohol cravings, according to a new study. (Foto AP/David J. Phillip, Archivo) Drugs like ...

Correction: In this video, we misstated Dr. Katie Witkiewitz’s credentials. She is a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of New Mexico. The ...

During the 2022–23 academic year, the most popular drinking trend on college campuses was borgs, or blackout rage gallons, as they were nicknamed by students. The recipe included around 25 ounces of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The night before Thanksgiving, often called “Blackout Wednesday,” is when most college students and ...

A drug called disulfiram (DSF), which is used to prevent alcohol abuse, may also help to interrupt the runaway cell death and inflammation that is triggered by severe trauma, according to the results ...