Senior Citizens Have a Binge-Drinking Problem, According to a New Study
New research finds that a growing number of seniors are drinking too much, too often.
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Could Managed Consumption Be a Better Form of Treatment for Alcoholism?
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.
What Can ‘Drunken Monkeys’ Teach Us About Alcohol Addiction?
Turns out, our ancient ancestors' consumption of fermented fruits created a genetic mutation that be the cause of alcoholism in people today.
Just a Few Minutes of Mindfulness Could Help Curb Your Drinking
Alcohol abuse is often preceded by heavy drinking, and researchers hope mindfulness could help teach drinkers restraint before it's too late.
Binge Drinking Has Hit the Baby Boomer Generation
Alcohol-related problems are on the rise among older Americans. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images) When you…
I Joined Alcoholics Anonymous at the Age of 13 and Started Making My Amends
The practice may not be for everyone, but it’s an idea whose time has come. By Tina Dupuy…
Marriage Drives Us to Drink Less
New research confirms married people consume less alcohol than their single or divorced counterparts. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Does the University of Southern California’s Ex-Coach Have a Case?
Former football coach Steve Sarkisian is suing the university over discrimination. Is there any merit to his claims?
Was Benching Johnny Manziel an Act of Discrimination?
The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination against alcoholics. What to make, then, of the Browns quarterback's recent demotion?
Five Studies: New Approaches in Treating Addiction as a Disease
The disease model of addiction offers addicts several ways forward—including getting drunk to beat alcoholism.