Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

I was addicted to alcohol for more than 15 years. What started as binge drinking in high school and college became a pattern of blackouts, emergency room visits, regret and shame. As peers grew up and ...

Dear Amy: I am a man in my early-70′s, and I drink too much. I started when I was 16 and have continued my entire life. Five or six cocktails (80 proof) each evening is the norm for me. I haven’t ...

Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before. According to the national survey on drug use and health, in 2023, about ...

I don’t drink anymore. I don’t smoke anymore.” He might have shrugged it off, but reports accumulated in his clinic and ...

A: Recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol can be extremely challenging, particularly because most addictions include physical, psychological and social aspects. However, with the right ...

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research on people addicted to opioids and alcohol. Routine checkups for Brandon Downey, a South ...

WALKING away from any kind of addiction is not easy as it requires the concerned person to fully commit to the quitting ...