Alcohol misuse can happen in stages. These stages may lead to alcohol use disorder in some people. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a condition that is characterized by the inability to control or stop ...
The leading preventable cause of death in the United States is tobacco and second is poor diet and physical inactivity. Care to guess what comes in third? You can’t be faulted if you guessed opioids ...
A landmark report led by La Trobe University has unveiled the true scale of damage caused by alcohol in Australia. "Alcohol's Harm to Others in Australia: Patterns, Costs, Disparities and Precipitants ...
Preexisting alcohol misuse, present in more than 58% of participants, was associated with increased Generalised Anxiety Disorder seven-item (GAD-7) scores during the COVID-19 pandemic in France, ...
The number of alcoholic drinks a person consumes per week can be a sign of alcohol misuse. Organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) states that any amount of alcohol a person consumes ...
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained ...
Alcohol-induced psychosis can happen after intoxication, during withdrawal, or it can be chronic among people living with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Here’s what it looks like. Alcohol is a ...
Many people with complex PTSD use alcohol to self-medicate, which may lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). People with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) often experience chronic emotional ...
Kentucky colleges launch initiative to reduce drug and alcohol abuse on campus. Several Kentucky universities and colleges have come together with the Kentucky Distillers Association for the launch of ...