Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mid-South drug and alcohol expert said people with substance abuse problems often suffer in silence due to their pride and ego and often believe they will be embarrassed when they ...

A: Recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol can be extremely challenging, particularly because most addictions include physical, psychological and social aspects. However, with the right ...

I was addicted to alcohol for more than 15 years. What started as binge drinking in high school and college became a pattern of blackouts, emergency room visits, regret and shame. As peers grew up and ...

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Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research on people addicted to opioids and alcohol. Routine checkups for Brandon Downey, a South ...

“Beer then liquor, never sicker… Liquor then beer, never fear.” This was a common refrain when I was a Gen X teenager. Besides “Don’t drink and drive,” this was the extent of how I was taught to drink ...

Similar to drug and alcohol withdrawal, sugar dependence can result in withdrawal symptoms when intake stops. In situations of drug addiction, withdrawal behaviors vary depending on the type of drug ...