Tanya Hoy, a Clinical Substance Use Disorder Coordinator with Aspirus Health, says alcohol abuse is a leading cause of ...

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 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 ...

What The Pitt can teach us about addiction.

A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity -- two issues that commonly co-occur with ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The night before Thanksgiving, often called “Blackout Wednesday,” is when most college students and adults are back in their hometowns to drink ahead of the holidays. It ...

The idea of going sober for a limited time can be appealing — research shows even a temporary dry spell offers some health benefits. People who take on the Dry January challenge vow to go alcohol-free ...

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Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use. As the medications — which include semaglutide and tirzepatide — have grown in ...

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just ...

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