To justify the change, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs, argued that there was no scientific ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

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Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Nicole Lee works as a consultant in the alcohol and other drug sector and a psychologist in private practice. She has previously been awarded funding by Australian and state governments, NHMRC and ...

Thinking about giving up drinking for a brief period of time? Here are the mental and physical changes you can expect.

Dry January, launched in 2013 by Alcohol Change UK, encourages people to avoid alcohol for a month to improve health and ...

An alcohol use disorder (AUD) detox may involve taking medications or spending time in rehabilitation. However, the best approach will vary between individuals. If a person has been consuming more ...

"This group is for those struggling substance use that do not need to admit to residential treatment and are able to continue working, but still need intense services to regain control of their lives.

Taking a month off alcohol may help you see visible improvements in skin, reduced bloating, stabilized appetite, and ...

If you are a daily drinker you may feel a bit worse to start with while your body adjusts to not having alcohol in its system ...