Drinking alcohol is one of the most common addictions and a known health-risk behaviour. And as with any such behaviour, it is notoriously difficult to quit. Quitting alcohol without medical support ...

A recovering alcoholic who battled addiction for years has organised what is believed to be Milton Keynes's first dry disco.

Quitting alcohol gets talked about very casually, but anyone who’s tried to come off it after years of heavy drinking will tell you it’s anything but simple. It’s one of the most common dependencies ...

Overcoming alcohol use disorder can start with a simple screening.

Most of the harm that comes from alcohol,” said one researcher, is “due mostly or mainly to drinking with their buddies.” ...

Child health and mental health experts have warned that children exposed to alcohol consumption are at risk of addiction and substance use. They noted that early exposure could disrupt normal ...

The bill leaves some room to adjust the fees, with maximums of 5 cents per gallon of beer, hard cider, or apple wine; 7 cents ...

Addiction specialist Dr. Mark S. Gold says GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy prompting "a reconceptualization of addiction itself" and could help doctors treat alcohol and drug addiction.

Innovators across UK are being offered £20 mn in grants to develop new technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction: United Kingdom Monday, February 23, 2026, 17 ...

In the battle of bars vs. liquor stores, the bars appear to be winning ...

A medication currently used to treat diabetes and obesity may offer a new way to help people struggling with alcohol addiction. A recent study published in eBioMedicine found that the drug tirzepatide ...