Two questions asked during a regular pediatrician’s visit could help identify youth with drinking problems, according to a national expert group convened by the National Institute on Alcoholism and ...

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

Alcohol blackouts — a phenomenon that many might dismiss as merely an unfortunate side effect of excessive drinking — actually hold significant implications for our understanding of mental health. By ...

During cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for alcohol use disorder (AUD), a person may discuss factors that contribute to their condition and learn alternative coping mechanisms. AUD is a form of ...

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...

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 ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: I took Wegovy for a few months last fall until I was unable to find a pharmacy that could fill my prescription. They were all out of stock. I lost 17 pounds and my A1C went ...

Australians are waiting an average of 12 years to seek treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, our new ...

Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 drugs appear to slow alcohol absorption and blunt its intoxicating effects, according to new research. The study found participants on these medications felt ...

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 ...

Australians are waiting an average of 12 years to seek treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, our new research shows. While many of us are proactive in looking after our physical ...