In the Fall of 1990 Bill Wilson made Life’s list of the “100 most important Americans of the 20th Century” for his efforts, along with Akron’s Dr. Bob Smith, in establishing Alcoholics Anonymous in ...

In yet another potential triumph for the popular weight loss drug, scientists have found that semaglutide may be able to help people struggling with alcoholism. As UO declares in a press release about ...

According to the CDC, about 178,000 people die annually from alcohol-related causes. Specialized support such as therapy, treatment programs, self-help meetings, recovery coaching, and/or ...

Only 22% of those who report lower levels of helping other alcoholics (lower half) are still sober after one year. So, it appears that robust helping doubles the likelihood of recovering from ...

Most college students are now settled into their campus lifestyle - one that may involve what many students look upon as a rite of passage: binge drinking. College isn't necessarily the starting point ...

In 2023, 30 per cent of men and 26 per cent of women surveyed said they wanted to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink - Getty If drinking is having a negative effect on your life, it’s hardly ...

Curious about trying Sober October, the global challenge to give up alcohol for 31 days to benefit your health and raise awareness for cancer? Life Kit is here to help. Staying sober for a whole month ...

The holidays can be difficult for people who are recovering from alcohol misuse or addiction. Experts say those who want to refrain from drinking can create exit plans to leave holiday events, or ...

One day at a time. That's one of the main mottos for those recovering in Alcoholics Anonymous, (A.A.) an organization which can trace its roots back to the parlor of a modest hotel in Vermont. That ...

LOS ANGELES - Alcoholics who were given a medication approved for quelling nausea were able to cut back on their alcohol intake, researchers reported this week. The medication, ondansetron (Zofran), ...

The categorization of “alcoholism” has changed over time. Recognizing alcohol use disorder as a mental health condition facilitates more empathetic and effective treatment, including therapy and group ...

Academics and well-meaning elites do alcoholics and addicts no favors in their effort to make them feel better about their situations (“Destigmatizing Drug Abuse Is a Dopey Idea” by Naomi Schaefer ...