Drinking alcohol is one of the most common addictions and a known health-risk behaviour. And as with any such behaviour, it is notoriously difficult to quit. People experience strong withdrawal ...

Ativan (lorazepam) is a brand-name drug that your doctor may prescribe off-label for alcohol withdrawal. The drug isn’t approved for this use, but it has been shown to be helpful in treating alcohol ...

Phenobarbital is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) during detox. There are many risks associated with its use, and it’s typically only used in rehab ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 66-year-old husband recently received a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighs 270 pounds. He is treating his fluid ...

A common drug used for inflammatory skin conditions may hold the key to treating both alcohol addiction and pain sensitivity. That’s what scientists at a leading research institute have found. In a ...

An addiction specialist explains the warning signs, treatment options and why listening, not lecturing, is key to effective care.

Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before. According to the national survey on drug use and health, in 2023, about ...

A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons provides a detailed analysis of the impacts of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and delirium tremens (DT) on surgical ...

New Year’s resolutions often revolve around self-improvement, and for many, that means cutting back on alcohol or completely detoxing. While detoxing can seem daunting, there’s a growing interest in ...