A recent study of more than 135,000 older adults, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that…
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Common Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) – what used to be called “alcoholism” is a medical condition that occurs when drinking alcohol…
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US Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says that beer, wine and liquor bottles should contain the same warnings that…
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Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Without Alcohol
Countless studies have documented the ways in which alcohol interferes with sleep, especially REM sleep, which is key to our…
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How Soon After I Quit Drinking Should I Expect To Feel Some Changes?
To quit drinking can seem daunting, especially if you consume alcohol frequently, in large amounts or if it is a…
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Study: Women more likely to binge drink when estrogen levels are higher
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York have found that women are more likely to binge drink when they…
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World Health Organization (WHO): No alcohol consumption is safe
Rebutting some recent studies suggesting that small amounts of red wine could be beneficial to our health, the World Health…
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What is Binge Drinking?
Binge drinking is a major concern in the United States affecting individuals and communities alike. It involves consuming a large…
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Is Alcoholism Genetic?
Alcoholism, often referred to as alcohol use disorder (AUD) these days, is a condition characterized by an inability to control…
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Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Introduction to Alcohol Use Disorder Alcohol use disorder – also called alcoholism or sometimes alcohol dependence – is a condition…
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