Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

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 ...

Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) describes any type of liver disease that occurs because of chronic or excessive alcohol consumption. In the early stages of ALD, quitting alcohol can lead to ...

There are ways to broach the topic successfully — it’s all about time, place and tone. By Emily Schmall The holidays are a time of excess. Too much food. Too much drink. And sometimes an alcohol ...

An officer in Baltimore stands outside a high school following a shooting there last year. Baltimore’s health and wellness program has convinced 250 officers to sign themselves in for alcohol ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

In 2022, veterans represented about 4.3% of the adult population in Massachusetts. And while it's difficult to know how many struggle with addiction and mental health problems, many likely battle in ...

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 ...

If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal. The new year is an opportunity to hit the reset button on your health, ...