WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Tampa has published a new educational resource exploring the physiological effects of alcohol on facial puffiness and overall health. The article, titled “ Effects of ...

About 20% of all people who consume alcohol develop an unhealthy use, accounting for over 5% of worldwide deaths. Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, was among ...

children, spouses and relatives of the problem drinker. Tonight at 7, “Call the Doctor” will feature local substance abuse specialists who will offer support and counseling to families trapped by ...

Experts agree that addiction is a disease, yet the disease model doesn't capture addiction's harmful effects on others.

Abstaining from alcohol for just one month as part of 'Dry January' can offer meaningful physical and psychological improvements, including better sleep, and weight loss, a new study confirms.

Alcohol and other drugs can overpower the reward pathways of the brain. Simona Dumitru/Moment via Getty Images Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

Alcohol is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs, with a growing number of users in many parts of the world. Despite the awareness regarding its adverse effects, individuals can get ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) could become a therapeutic tool to address some of the most frequent and disabling consequences of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a condition caused by alcohol exposure ...

For many years, I have lived close enough to the streets and ghettos to see things as they truly are—not from reports or statistics, but from lived experience.

Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart ...