Managed alcohol programs, which provide homeless alcoholics with housing and small amounts of booze, may seem counterintuitive, but they fit squarely within a philosophy of addiction treatment known as harm reduction—and they're working.
Turns out, our ancient ancestors' consumption of fermented fruits created a genetic mutation that be the cause of alcoholism in people today.
Alcohol abuse is often preceded by heavy drinking, and researchers hope mindfulness could help teach drinkers restraint before it's too late.
Former football coach Steve Sarkisian is suing the university over discrimination. Is there any merit to his claims?
The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination against alcoholics. What to make, then, of the Browns quarterback's recent demotion?
The disease model of addiction offers addicts several ways forward—including getting drunk to beat alcoholism.
Alcohol-related deaths are most common among middle-aged white men with disposable income, so why are all of the PSAs aimed at kids?
It turns out the benefits of light to moderate drinking might have been exaggerated.
Vet courts, like drug courts, treat the underlying factors for first-time offenders.
A study challenges the idea that “bottoming out” makes one more receptive to getting help for an addiction.
Screening could detect misuse and lead to more effective counseling, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force—unless you're already on the far end of the spectrum.
Here's a thought for the New Year: Binge-drinking mice could help pave the way for exercise-oriented alcohol addiction treatments for humans.
Although they approach the challenge of addiction differently from scientists, 12-step programs still have a therapeutic role in helping human beings.
A new look at brain-activity patterns of sober alcoholics could help scientists understand, and better treat, the underlying neurobiology of addiction.