For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy drinking can cause lasting brain damage that affects decision-making, ...

Most people think addiction means a person has severe withdrawal when not taking alcohol or drugs. But withdrawal symptoms ...

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 ...

Alcohol addiction: Excessive use of alcoholic beverages not only causes significant mortality and morbidity, but also leads to much socioeconomic consequences (Image: Pexels) Millions of people ...

Addressing the root causes through dual diagnosis treatment does more than just achieve initial sobriety; it builds a ...

By Jessa Victor People who are unable to work because of alcohol use disorder (AUD) may qualify for short- or long-term disability benefits (STD/LTD) — just as they would for […] ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Drinking alcohol causes inflammation in the body. Alcohol can damage the gut microbiome, leading to more inflammation. Red wine might cause less ...