Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

Two questions asked during a regular pediatrician’s visit could help identify youth with drinking problems, according to a national expert group convened by the National Institute on Alcoholism and ...

About 27 million American adults, roughly the population of Texas, struggled with alcohol use disorder last year, according to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you or someone you ...

A man who is recovering from alcohol addiction is encouraging others like him to seek help. Henry Mackley, 46, from Ludlow, said his drinking "spiralled" after the coronavirus pandemic and nearly ...

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking. That’s according to new research published by JAMA Psychiatry. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

Investigation reveals that 270 children in Norfolk were suspended or excluded from school last year.

“Mom, I need to drop my classes this semester. I had a really bad stomach flu and I can’t get caught up. I hope you understand.” You are concerned by this message. Your college student, Ben, also ...

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 ...