Alcohol affects men and women very differently, especially women dependent on alcohol. For five years, the Yale Program on Sex Differences in Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), headed by Dr. Sherry McKee, ...

Since 1966, both the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Psychiatric Association have recognized alcoholism as a disease. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the ...

As we enter the holiday season, many of us will throw or attend holiday gatherings or parties. Thanksgiving and Christmas cocktails and New Year's plans are heavily promoted in magazines, newspapers, ...

Alcohol use has risen sharply in recent years — but this upward trajectory began well before the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2001 to 2013, there was a 35% increase in alcohol misuse in men; women’s misuse ...

Alcohol is often overlooked as a critical health issue for women, but the French National Authority for Health (HAS) aims to change this perception. HAS seeks to integrate alcohol consumption into ...

Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related ...

NORTH ANDOVER — A new women’s recovery center looks to become an oasis of serenity for those battling alcohol and substance abuse. Andrea DeCotis founded and opened Luna Recovery for Women, 1270 ...

Pampering spa days and nail appointments can help many women switch off, unwind, and feel more confident, but it’s not a miracle cure. Social media and self help culture can give the illusion that you ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One organization in East Nashville is providing support for women who struggle with alcohol addiction. TurnKey Recovery owner and CEO Samantha Hess took on her role after her ...

Facing stigma in a male-dominated culture, many women are turning to support groups that offer a safe space for recovery and address their unique issues Popular images of drinking in Japan often ...

The drugs that keep rheumatoid arthritis in check may one day help people stop drinking. A new Scripps Research study shows ...