About 27 million American adults, roughly the population of Texas, struggled with alcohol use disorder last year, according to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you or someone you ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — It all began in 2021, when Nallely Valadez lost a close friend in a tragic car accident. Grief quickly turned to alcohol — and what started as a way to cope spiraled into ...

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small—just 48 adults—and lasted just over ...

Semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, reduced alcohol cravings and consumption in a small trial involving people with moderate alcohol use disorder ...

In 2023, 48.5 million people ages 12 or older in the U.S. contended with a substance use disorder or disorders -- for almost 29 million, it was an alcohol use disorder (AUD) and around 27 million ...

Alcohol detox is a critical first step on the journey to recovery for many individuals struggling with alcohol dependence. As daunting as it may seem, understanding this process can demystify the ...

Alcohol abuse is the third leading cause of preventable death. What starts as a drink here or there can spiral if you are not careful. Alcohol addiction is a treatable condition, and Renew Health can ...

Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before. According to the national survey on drug use and health, in 2023, about ...

Dealing with addiction can be a lifelong struggle -- but it’s not a battle you have to fight alone. For many people dealing with alcohol addiction, they turn to Alcoholics Anonymous as a first step in ...

If you're doing Dry January and find yourself turning to sweet treats, you're not alone. At least 25% of Americans who drink alcohol participate in Dry January, giving adults a taste of what life is ...

Millennials are turning to technology as a solution to finding themselves being constantly connected — a relationship they need to learn to navigate.