And there’s a chance your symptoms will get worse before they get better. If you notice symptoms while you’re still drinking, they may intensify as your body processes the rest…

In 2023, a person close to the singer confirmed she is still living an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle. Chrissy Teigen tried eliminating alcohol from her life a few times in…

If you binge drink alcohol, your depression and anxiety may also worsen. Binge drinking is when you drink a lot of alcohol in one day — more than 8 units…

Tietz began feeling intense self-loathing and having thoughts that her husband might be better off without her. She quit drinking for 90 days as a result of these suicidal thoughts…

If you need urgent help with your mental health, you don’t have to struggle alone. Studies of twins have shown that the same things that lead to heavy drinking in…

Lerner developed an alcohol addiction that continued to escalate throughout his teens and early 20s. He participated in several treatment programs at his family's urging, but none of them helped.…

You might begin drinking more regularly in order to feel better or forget about those unwanted emotions and memories. Maybe you tossed and turned, had bizarre dreams, or woke up…

AUD and depressive disorders appear to share some behavioral, genetic, and environmental risk factors, yet these shared risks remain poorly understood. The substantial variability in the course of co-occurring AUD…

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