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alcoholism

New hope, new help for addiction

As drug and alcohol abuse rates soar, treatment options expand.

Older adults, not teens, more likely to die from alcohol poisoning

New research on binge drinking finds men most at risk.

Adding pennies per drink may counter alcohol’s toll

Study explores five cost-effective strategies for reducing alcohol-related deaths.

Binge drinking rampant among Americans

This may put people at increased risk for car crashes, STDs, cancer, heart disease and liver failure.

Fetal alcohol cases more common than thought

Expert: The safest route is for women to stop drinking when planning a pregnancy.

A little drinking might lengthen your life

But it's a fine balance as too much alcohol can increase risk of early death.

Like a glass of wine? Sure… but it may not lengthen life

Despite numerous studies that have shown benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, the latest research says longevity can't be tied to it.

Does your eye color predict risk of alcoholism?

Study finds genes that determine eye color line up along ones tied to alcohol abuse.