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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lipi Roy writes about addiction, mental health and entertainment. Apr 20, 2024, 11:56am EDT Apr 20, 2024, 12:23pm EDT ...

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 ...

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 ...

Addiction changes people’s lives forever. But behind the stories of substance abuse are also those who managed to break out of it and see the brighter side of things. Whatever the reason for turning ...

A doctor has issued advice about the age at which it's a good idea for someone to give up alcohol for good. Current medical ...