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 ...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. I get letters and calls almost daily about the impact of alcohol use, abuse and addiction, on individuals, marriages and families. The impact is enormous and there ...

Alcoholism, also known as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), is a complex condition that occurs when a person develops a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol consumption, with significant impacts on ...

The following content is for informational purposes only. This article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You probably know that addiction is ...

If all warning signs came with gigantic flashing lights, they might be more effective. But the trouble with warning signs is that we often don’t recognize them at the time we most need to. With ...

Kyleigh Spratley began drinking alcohol when she was 12 years old. She said she did so because she wanted to fit in. As an adult, in the grip of alcoholism, her life came apart, as she lost custody of ...

A deep learning model trained on brain scans and cognitive tests could help protect firefighters at risk of alcoholism, changing how high-stress professions approach mental health. Study: Predicting ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — While drinking can be a source of fun for some, doctors are reminding Connecticut residents to stay mindful of how much they’re drinking. Dr. Craig Allen, vice president of ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — With the start of Alcohol Awareness Month, an area woman has a cautionary tale about how she lost her father to a lifelong battle with addiction. “I feel like there was never a ...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD), formerly known as alcoholism, may lead to various health complications. These can affect several bodily systems and increase the risks of health conditions such as cancer, ...