A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine reveals that people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression ...

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

Alcohol withdrawal can be managed safely with the right approach. By recognising symptoms early, seeking medical help, and more, individuals can navigate the withdrawal process and take steps toward ...

Cannabis can support alcohol detox by reducing anxiety, improving sleep, stimulating appetite, and reducing cravings, making it a helpful tool for starting a healthier year.

Objective: To evaluate literature reporting on the role of norepinephrine in alcohol withdrawal and to determine the safety and efficacy of α 2-agonists in reducing symptoms of this severe condition.

Some people need to participate in a medically supervised detox program to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which can be potentially life threatening in cases of long-term heavy alcohol use.

Is withdrawal dangerous? Both alcohol and benzodiazepine drugs are central nervous system depressants; abruptly stopping leads to nervous system excitation. In a small percentage of cases ...

Alcohol plays a role in over 200 diseases and injuries, contributing to more than 175,000 deaths in the U.S. annually and 3 ...

Is it true that alcohol tolerance drops with age? Some people in their 60s and 70s may notice that their usual glass of red wine with dinner seems to hit them a bit harder than it did in their ...

Alcoholism and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are major public health and socioeconomic issues. However, a handful of ...

The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your ...

Nikki Crowley receives funding from The National Institutes of Health. Alcohol is the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S, putting it just behind tobacco and obesity. As the surgeon ...