The BriefThose battling addiction are especially at risk during the holidays.Recreational drinking is a hazard for many, so ...

You don't need to skip the festivities to stay in control. These evidence-based strategies can help you moderate your ...

For the first time, researchers demonstrated in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making. Rats exposed to high ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - While we do not know the reason behind each drunk driver’s choice to drive under the influence, we can look into some of the factors that play a role, like Alcohol Use Disorder ...

FARGO — Thane Solberg spends his days as the director of engagement and events at the Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center in Fargo, helping people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Five ...

Most people think addiction means a person has severe withdrawal when not taking alcohol or drugs. But withdrawal symptoms ...

Comments you assume will be helpful may instead feel unsupportive or judgmental to a person with AUD. Find out how to best offer support, using our experts’ advice.

The consumption of alcohol is something you can find throughout many parts of Black history and culture. Whether it be Snoop Dogg’s 1994 hit “Gin and Juice” or the infamous Billy Dee Williams ads, ...

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 ...

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse according ...

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are enormously popular for people with diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular risk. So, health professionals wondered: Could these drugs also be the key to ...