Alcoholism
How to Stop Drinking Alcohol for Good
Long-term heavy drinking can cause serious physical and mental health problems. If you're looking to quit, here health experts outline how to give up alcohol.
Does Alcohol Cause Anxiety? Experts Explain Why You Hate Sundays
Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to mental health problems. Experts tell Newsweek how alcohol is linked to anxiety.
Nancy Pelosi Doesn't Drink But Cawthorn Accuses Her of 'Alcoholism' Anyway
The North Carolina Republican revived false claims about the teetotaling House speaker while facing backlash for calling Ukraine's president a "thug."
Ketamine Shows Promise for Treating Alcoholism After Promising Study
A study has found that infusions of ketamine alongside psychological therapy may be beneficial in the treatment of severe alcoholism.
Ben Affleck Addresses Jennifer Garner Divorce Comments Amid Backlash
Ben Affleck had faced criticism on social media after he said that he would "probably still be drinking" if he and Jennifer Garner had stayed together.
Ben Affleck Slammed for Linking Jennifer Garner Marriage Issues to Drinking
Actor Ben Affleck, whose divorce from Jennifer Garner was finalized in 2018, has stated that he drank heavily as he felt "trapped" in their ill-fated marriage.
Internet Horrified As Evicted Tenant Fills House With Bud Light Bottles
Reddit has reacted to an extraordinary tour of a living space rendered uninhabitable by beer bottles and boxes packed almost to ceiling height.
Jessica Simpson Shares 'Unrecognizable' Photo From Alcohol Battle
Jessica Simpson took to Instagram to share an image of herself amid her struggles as she marked four years of sobriety.
Chrissy Teigen Marks Her First 'Sober' Trip to Italy After Ditching Alcohol
Model Chrissy Teigen, 35, revealed at the end of December 2019 that she had made the decision to go sober.
'I'm an Alcoholic': Texas Mayor Apologizes for Posts About HS Shooting
The Santa Fe mayor expressed his regret after commenting inaccurate details about the Santa Fe High School shooting while drunk over the Fourth of July weekend.
Man Finds Drunken Note He Left Behind the Fridge Eight Years Ago
Kenny Dunn, a 39-year-old locomotive engineer in Washington, has been sober now for four-and-a-half years.
Binge-Drinking Mice Can Control Themselves After Scientists Tweak Brains
The rodents involved in a study went from drinking the equivalent of a glass of wine at dinner as opposed to a bottle, co-author J.R. Haun of the Medical University of South Carolina said.
Lawmaker Taking Leave to Seek Treatment for Alcoholism After Fall
"I am finally seeking this help after struggling to do so in the past, and I am ready to admit that I, like countless other Americans, suffer from this disease," a statement from the representative read.
What Are So-Called Deaths of Despair? Experts Say They're on the Rise
Due in part to these deaths, the United States is the only wealthy nation in modern times to exhibit a decline in average life expectancy.
A Single Dose of Ketamine Could Help Heavy Drinkers Cut Down: Study
"Given that the entire experimental 'intervention' was a one-off session that lasted around an hour, this level of effect was pretty striking," a co-author of the study told "Newsweek."
Scientists Find Compulsive Drinking-Linked Brain Circuit in Mice
"My mind was blown," a co-author of the study told Newsweek of the finding.
Donald Trump Says He Regrets Putting Pressure on Alcoholic Brother Who Died
Fred Trump Jr. died in 1981 after battling alcohol addiction. He was under pressure to abandon dreams of being a pilot to join the Trump Organization.
Luann Gets Real About Her Battle With Alcoholism on 'RHONYC' Season 11
"It's like I can't drink, you know? Because the minute I drink one or two, I want the whole bottle."
Anthony Hopkins on Alcoholism: 'I Was Usually Hungover'
"I was very difficult to work with ... because I was usually hungover."
Drinking as a Teen 'Could Affect the Metabolism, Brain'
Scientists believe even drinking in moderation can have a negative affect on how the body generates energy.
Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Danny Kirwan Dies Aged 68
Kirwan recorded five albums with the group and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Drunk Airline Pilots Fired Before Five-Hour Flight
The men reportedly failed their alcohol blood tests, asked for a 30-minute break, then returned with an even higher concentration of booze in their systems.
Denzel Gives Top-Shelf Performance in 'Iceman Cometh'
Washington has performed the works of William Shakespeare, August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry and now—arguably the toughest of them all—O'Neill.
Scientists Are Testing if MDMA Can Treat Alcoholism
The drug has also been eyed to treat depression and PTSD.
This Mutation Could Make You Unable To Get Drunk
The gene may one day put an end to alcoholism.
Drinking Problem? Online Tool Helps You Find Treatment
Meet the Alcohol Treatment Navigator, an online tool to help people determine if their drinking habits are unhealthy.
Could the Days of Drinking Alcohol Be Nearing an End?
Alcosynth, a non-toxic alcohol alternative, could be the drink of choice by Western consumers in as little as 10 to 20 years.
This Is Why Antabuse Helps Cancer Patients
Scientists have finally figured out why the common alcoholism medication benefits cancer patients.
What is David Cassidy's Cause of Death?
Cassidy, best known for his role on "The Partridge Family" in the 1970s, struggled with alcoholism and dementia in recent years.
Ayahuasca: New Treatment for Depression, Alcoholism
The natural, plant-based substance may be even more therapeutic than mushrooms and LSD.