Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, ...
The question: Is it true that giving up alcohol can improve your sleep? The science: You may want to rethink that nightcap. Research shows that even one or two beverages containing alcohol in the ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Reducing alcohol intake can improve one’s sleep, immune function, mental health and more. Nearly 50% of a survey ...
Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I switched to nonalcoholic beer a week ago due to an upcoming fibroscan on my liver later next month. I was diagnosed with a mild fatty liver this past August. I’m experiencing ...
September is National Recovery Month, a time to shine a light on the power of healing and hope for those struggling with addiction. Unsurprising to most, alcohol use disorder is one of the most common ...
Many of us have been there: After a long day at work, we're looking for something to help us wind down, and many of us might reach for a glass of wine or a favorite cocktail (even more so on the ...
When January rolls around, many people decide to give something up, whether it’s animal products or alcohol. Alcohol actually shares qualities with what many people think of as its opposite - your ...
Inpatient alcohol rehab (sometimes called residential treatment) doesn’t have one universal length. Most programs are built in phases, and the “right” timeline depends on your withdrawal risk, relapse ...
This is the fourth installment in a series of posts on non-pharmacologic approaches to alcohol and drug abuse. Previous posts reviewed the evidence for weak electrical current for reducing symptoms of ...
You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I switched to nonalcoholic beer a week ago due to an ...