TAMPA BAY, Fla (BLOOM) – Alcohol consumption is a pervasive aspect of social life, but it can carry significant risks when consumed in excess or used as a coping mechanism. The nuances of binge ...

A new study published Thursday found that groundbreaking weight loss and diabetes medications also combat opioid-use disorder and alcohol misuse disorder. This is the second study this fall to suggest ...

Correction: In this video, we misstated Dr. Katie Witkiewitz’s credentials. She is a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of New Mexico. The ...

A study in the JAMA Psychiatry journal revealed a surprising health risk among older Americans. Researchers compared data from a national survey of about 40,000 conducted in 2001 and 2002, and again ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Weight loss drugs may also help reduce alcohol cravings, according to a new study. (Foto AP/David J. Phillip, Archivo) Drugs like ...

In fact, they found it to work even better than the current most-effective drug for treating alcoholism on the market. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 28 ...

Around 7% of the world population greater than 15 years lives with alcohol use disorder and 3.7% with alcohol dependance and33% of adults have consumed alcohol. Alcohol is widely available as beers, ...

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During the 2022–23 academic year, the most popular drinking trend on college campuses was borgs, or blackout rage gallons, as they were nicknamed by students. The recipe included around 25 ounces of ...

A bill moving through the state House seeks to eliminate any apprehension that may delay emergency response crews from being summoned to aid someone in need of medical attention due to alcohol ...

Rising Alcohol Abuse in Oklahoma: Nearly 900,000 affected, treatment centers push for change As Alcohol Awareness Month highlights the growing issue of substance use in Oklahoma, nearly 900,000 ...

A drug called disulfiram (DSF), which is used to prevent alcohol abuse, may also help to interrupt the runaway cell death and inflammation that is triggered by severe trauma, according to the results ...