Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Excessive drinking is on the rise for midlife women. For decades, data indicated that men were more likely than women to develop ...

Recognizing the signs of alcoholism in a loved one can be a daunting realization. It’s an intricate situation that demands delicate handling, empathy and understanding. Addressing someone’s potential ...

Social drinking can sit on the slippery slope to alcoholism. People - and culture - can sometimes intertwine solitary drinkers with addiction. However, alcoholism often starts out when drinking among ...

The lonely streetlight shone like a full moon just for me as I tipped the liquor bottle into the night sky. It was my first time drunk – mouth numb, head singing – and trouble was on the way. First ...

Drinking and substance use in middle-aged professionals recently made headlines. In a study that gained widespread media attention, nearly 30 percent of middle-aged adults reported having five or more ...

Over the holiday, lots of people will be drinking alcohol as they barbecue and watch fireworks. But having too much alcohol can cause more problems than you might think. One author shared her ...

A growing body of research says that no amount of alcohol is good for our fitness and health. It’s time to rethink our relationship with booze.