To justify the change, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs, argued that there was no scientific ...

You don’t need me to tell you the damage alcohol abuse has on individuals, families, and communities. The statistics speak for themselves. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and ...

Lift a toast to summer fun but don't let risky drinking ruin the party. Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns. And 1 in 6 ...

The latest U.S. nutrition guidelines released by Trump health officials tell Americans to “drink less” — but experts warn the ...

The local Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse (NASA) coalition has released the results of the 2025 Spring Indiana Youth ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and a Quad Cities mental health center is highlighting its program as the group works to help change the stigma surrounding ...

For the first time, researchers demonstrated in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making. Rats exposed to high ...

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful ...

DAVENPORT - One by one, their mothers placed their framed photos on the table. Nikki Chapman, 25. Benjamin Brant,17. High school sweethearts, Marty and Chris Victor, both 24. All killed by drunk ...

Heavy alcohol use can lead to systemic inflammation, or prolonged inflammation throughout your entire body. Cutting out alcohol for 30 days or more can lead to a "reduction in things like joint pain, ...

In response to growing concerns about substance abuse among young people in the Upper East Region, Augustine Akugri, Regional ...