One thing that remains constant in this festive mood is the need to indulge, leading to overindulgence in food and drink.

Contrary to common belief, many people abuse multiple substances, like alcohol and drugs. The abuse of multiple drugs makes ...

A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, ...

I was hopeful that we would see declines in alcohol use, but I’m a practicing liver specialist, and the reality is, we had ...

Nearly half of individuals consuming alcohol at baseline reduced their alcohol consumption following the initiation of AOMs.

Among the leading topics of training for psychotherapists is trauma treatment. Protocols are designed and tested. We gather in summits and conferences to discuss how to help people make peace with ...

What drives the onset of alcohol dependence in midlife? How does it present unique challenges, and what strategies can help ...

Patients are initially held for 120 hours, or five days, and a court can decide to hold them for another 14 days, then ...

Opioid use disorder (OUD), which contributes to the ongoing overdose crisis claiming over 21 lives across Canada a day, is ...

If you or someone you love is struggling with a substance abuse disorder, there is hope. While the latest data from the ...

William Penman, executive director of Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, is retiring after serving the county for 22 years.