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 ...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other ...

"We must create a culture where people accept identifying as an alcoholic as readily as they would accept a diagnosis of another disease," writes attorney Casey Miller. The statistics are known; the ...

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 ...