Chronic pain is one of the most common and potentially debilitating health issues facing older adults, studies have shown. Alcohol crosses the blood brain barrier, which plays a role in its ...

Increased pain sensitivity Chronic pain is one of the most common and potentially debilitating health issues facing older adults, studies have shown. Alcohol can exacerbate this issue by ...

Older adults need to be cautious when consuming alcohol due to nutritional concerns, according to Laura Feldman, a registered dietitian nutritionist and assistant professor of nutrition at Long ...

The negative health impacts of alcohol have been in the spotlight since the surgeon general’s recent advisory, and now experts are warning that older drinkers might be more sensitive to those effects.

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, but two ...

For Cathy, addiction was always part of her family. As early as eight years old, she began experimenting with drugs and ...

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) is a serious condition that can occur in individuals who suddenly reduce or stop heavy alcohol consumption. It can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild anxiety ...

The relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular health, particularly in older adults, is a complex and often debated topic. While some studies suggest that moderate alcohol intake ...

Our certificate program will strengthen your counseling skills and prepare you for licensure in Minnesota as an alcohol and drug counselor. Examination of effective counseling skills that combines ...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the medical term used to describe a set of physical and mental birth defects that can result from drinking alcohol during pregnancy. When a pregnant women drinks ...

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the likelihood that women of different racial and ethnic groups would reduce their alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Methods Data came ...