Alcohol use disorder is a big problem worldwide. Shockingly, 1 in 10 Americans has this disorder, which is a serious condition that needs immediate attention. Some warning signs to look out for are: ...

Healthcare professionals increasingly warn about a concerning trend: the normalization of morning alcohol consumption. While society often focuses on the quantity of alcohol consumed, experts suggest ...

The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a chronic disease affecting brain reward, motivation, and memory systems, creating compulsive cravings for substances or behaviors that ...

A Sanford family medicine physician explains early warning signs of substance misuse and how families can start supportive ...

Former alcoholic Corey Warren warns that experiencing blackouts, even once, signifies a drinking relationship beyond casual. This occurs when alcohol tolerance is so high that the body's limits are ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - This month is recognized as substance use and misuse prevention month. A time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting recovery, and highlighting the resources available for those ...

Have you ever found yourself wondering if something doesn’t feel quite right? Perhaps you’ve had a nagging thought about whether your relationship with alcohol has shifted, subtly moving from a way to ...

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 ...

Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before. According to the national survey on drug use and health, in 2023, about ...

Last month, when U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for updating warning labels on alcoholic beverages to reflect a heightened risk of breast cancer, colon cancer and five other malignancies ...