Researchers analyze 2.2 million genomes to show that addiction risk is primarily driven by broad genes affecting brain wiring ...

In my book, I use examples drawn from actual clients I’ve worked with. One of the clients whose story I tell, Terry (not her real name), is a wife and mother who struggles with an unhappy marriage for ...

An analysis of 2.2 million people reveals both shared and substance-specific genetic pathways for addiction risk, showing ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a growing body of research suggesting that ...

Drinking alcohol is common in the UK, so knowing when you're consuming too much is important. (PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou via ) ...

Older Americans are drinking more than previous generations, often due to loneliness and social isolation, leading to health ...

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Never, never, never forget that we are different. We cannot live like others. Our difference is this: We cannot drink alcohol. One of my earliest memories of comedy involved an aging vaudevillian ...

In Kenya, depending on whom you ask, John Mututho is either a hero or a villain, but in a country consuming ever more alcohol, he is certainly a household name. In 2010, Mututho won a battle with the ...

Why do women develop alcohol problems? There are a number of reasons why women find themselves struggling with their drinking. To fully understand the contributing factors, we need to explore all ...