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While it’s a well-known fact that alcohol abuse is a physical and mental health hazard that will eventually lead to addiction, new research indicates that it may be even more dangerous than initially believed. A study published in Nature International Journal of Science found that alcoholism damaged DNA and increased the likelihood of a person being diagnosed with cancer. Scientists...

It’s getting tougher and tougher for drinkers in the U.S. to control how much alcohol they’re consuming. Excessive binge drinking used to be associated mainly with college students and underage drinkers, but times are changing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one in six adults binge drinks at least four times per month. Binge drinking is...

Stacy Ann Ferguson, better known by her stage name, Fergie, has recently opened up about her battles with crystal meth addiction. The current Double Dutchess singer and former member of the Black Eyed Peas, described her lowest point in an interview with a British publication, iNews. “I was [suffering from] chemically-induced psychosis and dementia. I was hallucinating on a daily...

In a surprising revelation, ESPN president John Skipper announced on Monday Dec. 18 that he was resigning from his position to focus on treating his substance abuse problem. Skipper had worked at ESPN since 1997 and became president in 2012, recently signing a contract extension through 2021. He claims to have struggled with substance abuse for many years, but declined...

According to a recent study, comparatively few people with opioid addiction difficulties who are ordered into rehab by the justice system receive methadone or buprenorphine. The study found that fewer than one in 20 people who are court-ordered to receive opioid addiction treatment are administered these medications, which are considered among the best treatment options by doctors. Compare that to...

Timothy Mosley, known by hip hop fans as Timbaland, recently admitted to nearly overdosing on OxyContin in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. The 45-year-old four-time Grammy Award winner who has worked with Jay-Z, Beyonce and many other musical stars, said that he was addicted to OxyContin and almost died in an incident three years ago. “All I can tell...

Detroit, MI is set to become the latest city to file a suit against drug makers for their role in the nation’s ongoing opioid epidemic. Citing deceptive marketing and sales practices, the Detroit City Council has approved funding to hire two law firms to represent the city as they prepare to sue opioid drug makers and distributors they say are...

Among the many harmful effects of heavy drinking, one of the least discussed is the threat of cancer. In early November, the American Society of Clinical Oncology published a statement in the Journal of Clinical Oncology saying that even light drinking may slightly raise a woman’s risk of breast cancer and increase the chance of esophageal cancer. Heavy drinkers also...

Citing multiple overdose deaths and hundreds of calls to poison control centers, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against using a new herbal supplement known as kratom. Promoted as an alternative to opioid painkillers and as a treatment for anxiety and drug dependence, kratom has gained increasing popularity in the U.S. during the last five years. The supplement...

Parents have often told their kids to stay away from drugs and alcohol if they want to achieve their goals, but a new study may offer some proof. According to new research by UConn Health scientists, young adults who are dependent on marijuana and alcohol during their teen years are less likely to achieve life goals like getting married and...