When someone begins to prioritize alcohol over their financial well-being, it may signal a deeper concern that warrants attention. Financial strain related to alcohol use often reflects underlying ...

Cardiovascular tests performed during primary care visits may give evidence of increasing alcohol use, which could help clinicians identify and treat risky drinking behaviors early. The findings ...

Healthcare professionals increasingly warn about a concerning trend: the normalization of morning alcohol consumption. While society often focuses on the quantity of alcohol consumed, experts suggest ...

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), which works to raise awareness about the treatment and prevention of alcoholism, ...

When Julie McFadden started drinking alcohol at age 13, she didn’t question it because, well, all the cool kids were doing it. She continued the habit as she got older, but didn’t think she was in red ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Alcohol-related liver disease can be deadly and is often only diagnosed in its final stage, cirrhosis, which means the damage done is already irreversible. However, spotting the earlier signs and ...

A newly released educational resource from Grace Point Treatment Center provides a detailed, research-informed discussion of “how functional alcoholism can present within marriages and long-term ...