EDITOR’S NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, call the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357) and find ...

“Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.” —Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw Alcohol abuse is among the leading causes of preventable death in the United States—not ...

Alcohol addiction is an issue that impacts individuals and families in a significant way and can appear overwhelming at times for those affected by it daily. Luckily, there are several successful ...

Every day, drug and alcohol addiction shatters families, destabilizes neighborhoods, derails careers, and steals the lives of countless Americans. This National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery ...

Scientists say they've uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain's learning systems—and how those systems may slowly adapt during recovery—in a new study published in ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances are no exception. Over time, repeated alcohol use can create strong ...