“Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.” —Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw Alcohol abuse is among the leading causes of preventable death in the United States—not ...

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 ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Until now, high school students in Hampton Roads with substance abuse problems had to make a choice: focus on their recovery or focus on their education. However, a new type ...

Phenobarbital is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during detox. There are many risks associated with its use, and it’s typically only used in rehab ...

FARGO - Christy Goulet had her first experience with alcohol when she was 11 years old. Her cousin dared her to take a drink, and Goulet says she hated to pass up a dare. While she doesn't remember ...

Respectful, compassionate communication is the key when dating someone recovering from alcohol use disorder. Dating someone new can be exciting. But as you open up to another person, you both might ...

The liver stands as one of the body’s most resilient organs, capable of remarkable regeneration even after sustaining significant damage from years of alcohol consumption. This vital organ, ...

Shana Epps talks happily about the time she now spends with her family and dog in their Michigan hometown, taking care of life’s day-to-day obligations while building her business. Today, that routine ...

As a recovering person myself, I understand the web of addiction. I also understand how breaking the cycle of addiction can bring you freedom. If your life is emotionally, spiritually and physically ...