There are many theories about the causes of addiction, the use and abuse of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. Biology, psychology, and social and cultural elements all play a role in the ...

On a special episode of The Excerpt podcast: A recent groundbreaking study revealed that alcohol-related deaths are surging for women even more than for men. What’s to blame? Dr. Paula Cook, host of ...

Addiction is a disease with a complex set of causes, and alcohol and drug abuse are no exception. When it comes to explaining why some people develop an addiction while others don't, there is no ...

Alcohol can be found at restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores; just about anywhere. It is used to celebrate, let go, have fun, or escape the pressures of everyday life. It is widely accepted all ...

Alcohol Awareness Month was developed to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of one of our nation’s top public health problems: alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Month allows ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Drinking alcohol causes inflammation in the body. Alcohol can damage the ...

Kochi: Alcohol and drug addiction are increasingly leading to suicides in the city. Kochi witnessed 13 suicides due to ...