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 ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

For more than a half century, Project Turnabout has helped those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction in southwest Minnesota. In recent years, the Granite Falls-based provider has been on the ...

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 ...

Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) describes any type of liver disease that occurs because of chronic or excessive alcohol consumption. In the early stages of ALD, quitting alcohol can lead to ...

There are ways to broach the topic successfully — it’s all about time, place and tone. By Emily Schmall The holidays are a time of excess. Too much food. Too much drink. And sometimes an alcohol ...

An officer in Baltimore stands outside a high school following a shooting there last year. Baltimore’s health and wellness program has convinced 250 officers to sign themselves in for alcohol ...

Alcohol can interact dangerously with common medications and supplements. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to reduce ...

The new year is an opportunity to hit the reset button on your health, especially if you overindulged over the holidays. For many people, that means diving into Dry January by vowing to give up ...