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Understanding alcohol abuse includes acknowledging mental health aspects

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - April is Alcohol Awareness Month. advocates use this time to raise understanding and offer support. While alcohol abuse has physical components, it’s also recognized as a mental ...
The Conversation

Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted

With the new Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” in U.S. theaters as of May 17, 2024, the late singer’s relationship with alcohol and drugs is under scrutiny again. In July 2011, Winehouse was found ...
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Helping a loved one with alcohol addiction

When a friend or loved one shows signs of alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that affects the brain ...
The Conversation

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects

Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and ...
Psychology Today

Latest Innovations in Alcohol Addiction Treatment and Awareness

Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before. According to the national survey on drug use and health, in 2023, about ...