Hope & Support Groups provide a safe and confidential space for parents, guardians, and others who are concerned about a loved one’s substance use or addiction. All families are welcomed and ...

About 27 million American adults, roughly the population of Texas, struggled with alcohol use disorder last year, according to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you or someone you ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that quitting and cutting back on alcohol may reduce brain shrinkage and improve brain health.. Milan Markovic/Getty Images A study has found that quitting or ...

Taking opioids, such as oxycodone or morphine, in combination with alcohol can have severe consequences and be fatal. Because opioids and alcohol are both depressants, combining them can have a ...

Nicole Lee works as a consultant in the alcohol and other drug sector and a psychologist in private practice. She has previously been awarded funding by Australian and state governments, NHMRC and ...

Alcohol withdrawal occurs when someone who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops or reduces their drinking. In the most severe cases, the condition can be fatal. Many symptoms may arise ...

"My group will focus on alcohol and drug abuse support. The group runs 45 to 1 hr. We will deal with methods for coping and reducing usage. We will also refer members to outside treatment when ...