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

A person's drinking patterns at age 18 predict the trajectory of their drinking behavior into adulthood, and that trajectory ...

November 17, 2010 — Consumption of highly caffeinated energy drinks may be associated with risks of heavy drinking and alcohol dependence, new research suggests. These heavily caffeinated drinks are ...

Background: GABAergic anticonvulsants have been recommended for the treatment of alcohol dependence and the prevention of relapse. Several studies have demonstrated topiramate's efficacy in improving ...

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 ...

Child health and mental health experts have warned that children exposed to alcohol consumption are at risk of addiction and substance use. They noted that early exposure could disrupt normal ...

Trump's Great American Recovery Initiative targets addiction crisis affecting 48.4 million Americans. Like AA, it recognizes the importance of community, health and faith ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds.

The White House unveiled a new effort to streamline the country’s response to its drug and alcohol epidemic. But the ...

Substance use disorders result when the body becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol. Though addiction itself is a chemical ...

That innocent-looking donut might be triggering more powerful brain responses than the vodka it’s sometimes paired with. While society readily acknowledges alcohol’s addictive potential, we still ...

Providing nonalcoholic beverages has been identified as a potential strategy for reducing alcohol consumption. A study by University of Tsukuba published in Heliyon has confirmed that even a single ...