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I Overcame My Alcohol Addiction by Learning Two Lessons

They try to leave their body and disassociate from horrors within their mind. They want to forget the memories that plague them. They hope to obliterate racing thoughts, resentments, grudges, ... read more

Medication is an important tool for people struggling with alcohol addiction in Alaska

There are more choices for treatment including several medications that can make it easier for some people to reduce or stop drinking. read more

Alcohol-induced blackouts may be linked to how a person drinks, not just how much

Certain drinking behaviors beyond just the quantity of alcohol consumed may predict the likelihood a person will experience an alcohol-induced blackout, a condition where someone is conscious and ... read more

Childhood Abuse Linked To Higher Risk Of Substance Abuse In Adulthood

People who survived emotional abuse or neglect during their childhood might be almost three times more likely to be admitted to the hospital for alcohol and substance use disorders. read more

Unlocking the Genetic Codes of Alcohol Consumption

Exploration of 3 million records uncovers connections between gene variants governing alcohol use and many non-alcohol-related conditions. A research group centered at the University of California San ... read more

Drew Barrymore talks breaking the cycle of alcohol abuse in her famous family: ‘We have all been such hedonists’

The “Charlie’s Angels” actress comes from a long line of alcoholics and was even addicted to drugs and booze as a child. read more

Dear Annie: National Alcohol Awareness Month

I hope you will print these recommendations in your column. One is SMART Recovery (https://www.smartrecovery.org), which offers a network of resources and is not just focused on alcohol abuse but ... read more

El Paso substance abuse counselor shares advice during 'Alcohol Awareness Month'

As April is "Alcohol Awareness Month," KFOX14/CBS4 spoke with a licensed professional counselor on how to seek help for yourself or a loved one suffering from.. read more

"Don't look to me as the pillar of health and wellness": Drew Barrymore opens up on breaking away from family's history of alcohol addiction

Notably, this was not the first time the Never Been Kissed star talked to People about beating addiction. In 2022, she told the magazine that it was as a teenager that she recognized the warning signs ... read more

Alcohol abuse sent nearly twice as many women to the hospital during pandemic, study finds

Misuse of alcohol by women during the pandemic caused serious complications requiring emergency care, a new study found. read more

Drew Barrymore Says One Thing She's Proudest of Is Breaking Her Family's Cycle of Alcohol Abuse (Exclusive)

Drew Barrymore tells PEOPLE about her decision to stop drinking: 'I'm going to be the one to break the link in that chain and maybe my kids and their kids will be better off for it.' ... read more

Help4WV raises awareness for alcohol abuse in West Virginia

April is nationally recognized as alcohol awareness month and Help4WV is making efforts to ensure that West Virginians are mindful of their alcohol consumption and help find solutions for those ... read more