Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

While some people may be skeptical of hypnosis, experts say it’s a legitimate therapy that can help with a range of physical and mental challenges — including, possibly, alcohol use disorder. Clinical ...

Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

After the pandemic, many people chose to reevaluate their relationship to alcohol. Reframe, a neuroscience- and psychiatry-based app, was launched in 2020 to help people cut back or quit drinking ...

Did you know that six in 10 Americans have at least one chronic disease, and four in 10 have two or more? If you're one of these many people living with a chronic condition, every decision matters.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 66-year-old husband recently received a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighs 270 pounds. He is treating his fluid ...

The idea of going sober for a limited time can be appealing — research shows even a temporary dry spell offers some health benefits. People who take on the Dry January challenge vow to go alcohol-free ...

Here’s another reason to try “Sober October” — a UK psychiatrist is warning about a “middle-aged drinking epidemic” that can raise the risk of cancer and even early death. “I see many men and women in ...

“Mom, I need to drop my classes this semester. I had a really bad stomach flu and I can’t get caught up. I hope you understand.” You are concerned by this message. Your college student, Ben, also ...

Dr. Simon Rego answers the question: 'Can Alcohol Help Me Cope With Stress?' — -- Question: I like to drink alcohol to help me cope with stress, and just about everyone else I know seems to do it ...