A fascinating new study from the University in Houston is using virtual reality to help returning war veterans deal with the horrible events witnessed while at war. more...
Clinicians will be better capable of prescribing the right kinds of alcohol dependence treatment to certain patients based on their genes and gender. more...
Conducted at the Harvard Medical School, this study showed that women now begin their substance use at an earlier age than those women in earlier generations. more...
Exercise could act as an effective and nonpharmacologic treatment option for alcohol dependence. more...
Detox from alcohol is the first step in treatment and should be supervised by qualified medical personnel at a quality treatment program. more...
A self-help option for problem drinkers may open the door to effective treatment, especially for people unwilling or unable to try residential treatment more...
Researchers have come a long way in the treatment of such issues as depression, and they continue to work tirelessly to find options that might improve the recovery chances for alcoholics more...