MINNEAPOLIS — The family of a man who died while in custody at the Hennepin County Jail filed a lawsuit Wednesday, accusing jail staff of inadequately caring for him while he suffered serious ...

Nearly 1 million deaths were recorded from 1999-2017. Alcohol-related deaths in the United States have doubled among people at least 16 years old since 1999, according to a new study. Published ...

What Happens to Your Body During the Stages of Detox and How to Manage It Medically reviewed by Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision.

No amount of alcohol is good for the human body, previous research has shown — and now a new study has linked it to a rising number of deaths. Over the course of two decades — from 1999 to 2020 — the ...

Background: GABAergic anticonvulsants have been recommended for the treatment of alcohol dependence and the prevention of relapse. Several studies have demonstrated topiramate's efficacy in improving ...

HELENA — The Montana Human Rights Commission has ordered a pair of Montana counties to pay $1.35 million — $1 million more than a hearing officer had previously ruled — in the case of an 18-year-old ...

After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use increased sharply in Canada, ultimately leading to a 24% jump in alcohol-related deaths and a 14% rise in alcohol-related hospitalizations during ...

One of the main physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal is 'allodynia' -- increased sensitivity to mechanical stimuli that are normally innocuous, which is a clinical sign of chronic pain. In a new ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person stops ...

What compels someone to keep engaging in alcohol use, even if it damages their health, relationships and wellbeing? A new study from Scripps Research offers an important clue: a small midline brain ...

Quitting alcohol suddenly can be dangerous, so do it with medical help if you drink heavily. Herbal supplements may ease withdrawal symptoms, but talk to a provider before taking these remedies.