When a friend or loved one shows signs of alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that affects the brain ...

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.

A church in Alabama's Bible Belt. The state is home to more than 13,000 religious institutions. Leaders from them are being certified as recovery specialists, to better aid those with substance ...

If you or someone you love and care for experiences a substance use disorder, you are not alone. People may have navigated ...

LifeStance Health reports tips for staying sober during the holidays, highlighting strategies to navigate social pressures ...

A drive to break the "taboo" around talking about addiction is being backed by one of Lincolnshire's biggest employers. WithYou, a drug and alcohol charity, has joined forces with British Steel to ...

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 ...

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 ...

A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a "gateway drug" to more harmful substances. More than 84% of ...

A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to ...