While some are choosing not to drink this holiday season, for others it can be a time of excess — sometimes to the point where loved ones become concerned. Alcohol use disorder, or AUD, falls on a ...

The categorization of “alcoholism” has changed over time. Recognizing alcohol use disorder as a mental health condition facilitates more empathetic and effective treatment, including therapy and group ...

Even mild drinking is toxic to the body, contributing to long-term disease. Yet in many cases you can reverse that damage, ...

When drinking spirals into alcohol addiction, it's up to everyone to lend a supportive hand and help an individual toward recovery. With alcohol addiction rates on the rise, the impact on health, ...

“Alcoholism” is a term that people may use to describe alcohol use disorder (AUD). AUD is a health condition in which a person may experience uncontrollable alcohol consumption that causes problems in ...

Beginning a journey away from alcohol dependency marks a bold step forward. This transition, however, comes with its challenges. One of the most significant ones is alcohol withdrawal. For someone ...

Addiction medicine offers a useful framework. Many people use substances without developing addiction. The difference often ...

Gayle King is an award-winning journalist and co-host of "CBS Mornings." King interviews top newsmakers and delivers original reporting to "CBS Mornings" and all CBS News broadcasts and platforms. She ...

Inspire brings together five specialist teams to help those with drug or alcohol addiction A new service has been set up to support people affected by alcohol or drug use. Inspire started operating ...