By Dr Vasilios SilivistrisAlcoholism can often go undiagnosed despite being the most widely used drug globally.Although there is no known specific cause of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, the amount you ...

Mortality and hospital admission rates in the city for alcohol-specific conditions are both significantly above the national ...

The misuse of alcohol and other psychoactive substances including prescription medications affects the health and well-being of millions of Americans each year. According to the Substance Abuse and ...

“There’s a whole different set” of health risk factors for older drinkers, said Paul Sacco, a professor of social work at the ...

Charlie Health reports summer increases substance misuse, with higher risks of trying drugs and alcohol, heat-related hospital visits, and varied patterns among groups.

Story at a glance Drinking problems can affect physical and mental health. One study looked at long-term data on twins to understand how alcohol misuse in teen years could affect health later. The … ...

The number of women ages 40 to 64 seen at a hospital because of alcohol misuse nearly doubled during the pandemic, according to a new study. During 10 months between April 2020 and September 2021 ...

Treating substance abuse can be complicated, expensive and time consuming. If you're addicted to drugs or alcohol, you may be unwilling to seek help for fear of shame and the perceived negative ...