Recovery from alcohol addiction generally follows the stages of abstinence, withdrawal, repair, and growth. If you think you may have a drinking problem, you’re definitely not alone. In 2021, ...

“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 ...

A study, published in August in the journal Alcohol, focused on how long-term abstinence can undo the effects of cortical thinning in the brain among those with alcohol use disorder. “Several ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person stops ...

Quitting alcohol suddenly can be dangerous, so do it with medical help if you drink heavily. Herbal supplements may ease withdrawal symptoms, but talk to a provider before taking these remedies.

Returning to drinking after alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) is closely related to recurrent liver disease and death. Of those hospitalized for AH, 30% die within 90 days. Among the survivors, ...

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 ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A drug and alcohol recovery center in Western Pennsylvania is sounding the alarm about alcohol use disorder in hopes of reaching people before it's too late. Inside the Recovery ...

At the core of substance abuse often lies untreated trauma, undiagnosed mental health disorders, or unresolved emotional pain. These substances are merely temporary solutions, attempts to numb or ...