Alcohol dependency is estimated to cost UK businesses £7.3 billion yearly in lost productivity. What should be done to tackle this social issue? More can be done to support workers in the workplace as ...

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that affects the brain and behavior, making it difficult for a person to control their use of substances like alcohol, drugs, or medications even ...

Most people think addiction means a person has severe withdrawal when not taking alcohol or drugs. But withdrawal symptoms ...

A new study shows that in 2023, substance use disorders led to nearly $93 billion in lost productivity in the United States ...

Alcohol intolerance is the medical term for an immediate and unpleasant reaction to consuming alcohol. Common symptoms include skin flushing, nasal congestion, and headaches. Alcohol intolerance is an ...

Healthcare professionals increasingly warn about a concerning trend: the normalization of morning alcohol consumption. While society often focuses on the quantity of alcohol consumed, experts suggest ...

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 ...

Our survey has highlighted shifts in the nature of drug use in England, the types of drugs adults take and their dependence ...