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Alcohol use 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

Waymart council sets April 30 hearing for proposed in-patient drug and alcohol facility

A conditional use hearing will be held April 30 for a drug and alcohol rehab facility proposed at the former Mallard Meadows nursing home in Waymart. read more

Alcohol-fueled hospital visits are spiking among middle-aged women, study says: ‘We simply just don’t know what’s causing this’

“Alcohol-related liver disease is a very serious condition. It occurs after years—often a decade or more—of persistent, excessive alcohol use,” Shuey explains. “But it can flare and it can worsen ... read more

Treatment center breaks ground on new facility amid addiction crisis

Cumberland Heights has treated 93,000 patients with alcohol and drug addictions since it opened in 1956, according to the co-founder's son, Rob Crichton. read more

Combo of drugs may help curb alcohol use disorder

A combo of an allergy drug and a blood pressure med appears to lower daily drinking in folks battling severe alcoholism, French researchers report. 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 sales in movie theaters included in new state budget

State law has traditionally required businesses such as restaurants that sell alcohol to also sell food. The new measure complies by stating food includes "popcorn, candy, and light snacks" at ... read more

EXCLUSIVE: Adial Pharmaceuticals' Potential Treatment For Alcohol Use Disorder Shows Encouraging Safety, Patient Compliance

Adial Pharmaceuticals releases a peer-reviewed article on AD04, its lead investigational drug for Alcohol Use Disorder. The study highlights a strong safety profile & liver safety compared to a ... read more

First design consultation completes for NSW residential rehab centre

The feedback highlighted the need for the centre to maintain a single-storey character in keeping with the current streetscape. read more

New insights into the connections between alcohol consumption and aggressive liver cancer

While heavy drinking is a well-established risk factor for liver cancer, the specific mechanisms by which alcohol contributes to A-HCC remain unclear. read more

Alcohol-Mediated Renal Denervation Promising in Hypertension

Alcohol-mediated renal denervation significantly reduced 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure in uncontrolled hypertension, the sham-controlled TARGET BP I trial showed. read more

Dubbo Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre: Residents ’disappointed’ with Spears Dr location

Residents in the state’s central west were left “disappointed” over controversial site plans for a rehabilitation centre, despite the green light from the state government. read more