The peak effects of alcohol occur about 40 minutes to one hour after drinking. However, how long alcohol stays in your ...

Health experts caution against drinking too much, but alcohol is everywhere. Experts say the things that make us pour another ...

Guilt about your drinking or annoyance when people bring it up are also notable signs, Dr. Holt said. “If you find yourself ...

The main goal when determining the level of care is to match the intensity of the treatment to the severity of the addiction.

Heavy alcohol use can lead to systemic inflammation, or prolonged inflammation throughout your entire body. Cutting out ...

Did you know that alcohol and depression often go hand in hand? The relationship appears to go both ways. Research shows the more a person drinks, the more likely they are to develop major depression.

“I don’t know why I keep drinking.” I threw myself onto my therapist’s bright yellow couch on a hot summer day. “I am sure you had a reason,” my therapist replied. I remembered looking up at her with ...

Scientists at UT Dallas and the University of Connecticut receive $1.17 million federal grant to study what makes counseling ...

FARGO — Thane Solberg spends his days as the director of engagement and events at the Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center in Fargo, helping people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Five ...

The idea of going sober for a limited time can be appealing — research shows even a temporary dry spell offers some health benefits. People who take on the Dry January challenge vow to go alcohol-free ...

The holidays are here, as are the parties, happy hours and other get-togethers that often offer abundant mixed drinks, beer and wine. We all know that too much alcohol is bad for us, but how much is ...