By Dr Vasilios SilivistrisAlcoholism can often go undiagnosed despite being the most widely used drug globally.Although there is no known specific cause of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, the amount you ...

The number of women ages 40 to 64 seen at a hospital because of alcohol misuse nearly doubled during the pandemic, according to a new study. During 10 months between April 2020 and September 2021 ...

Alcohol abuse poses unique risks in the current COVID-19 crisis, potentially making people more vulnerable to disease, experts say. "Chronic alcohol consumption has historically been shown to ...

The latest weight loss craze could also help people control their drinking. Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD ...

Alcohol treatment is relatively available in Colorado, with 503 treatment programs in the state, but families dealing with addiction or alcohol-use disorder are having trouble finding them.

Aaron Hoff founded nonprofit Keala Foundation, which offers free youth fitness and mentorship programs to help fight drug and ...

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shares this graphic on how much alcohol a drink contains. NIAAA. The data shows that even casual drinkers face a greater risk of cancer, ...

Lynchburg students recently attended the 2025 Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project Conference, where they earned top recognition. The students were awarded the Wheeler Award, which is ...

Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can ...

Drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic can cut drug and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, a study found, adding to mounting evidence that the drugs yield health benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss.