New alcoholism research identifies five types of alcoholics and shows that young adults account for more than half of U.S. alcoholics. The high percentage of young adults among alcoholics was ...

70-year-old manuscript revealed; shows Christian references toned down. Sept. 24, 2010— -- For decades, addicts have adhered to Alcoholics Anonymous' 12 steps and the book that lays them out, ...

Dear Annie: I see that you often answer questions pertaining to families trapped in addiction. I grew up in that special hell with all of the complex trauma issues that go along with that lifestyle.

Dry January has become increasingly popular, practiced by a quarter of Americans last year, and provides individuals a ...

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Services: aa.org or 212-870–3400. This group makes referrals to local AA groups and provides program information. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Cleveland: aacleve.org or ...

(CBS/AP) Do gravely ill alcoholics deserve new livers? A new study suggests that alcoholics should not have to stay sober for six months before they can get a new liver, intensifying the debate over ...

While narcissism is a personality disorder and alcoholism is an addiction, narcissists and alcoholics share several characteristics. Recognizing these commonalities can help you understand and cope ...

My name is Paul, and I’m an alcoholic. I’ve said that hundreds of times behind closed doors — some in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, but mostly in secular recovery groups. Truth be told, I haven’t ...

DWI mother forces her 11-year-old to breathe into ignition interlock. Sept. 10, 2008 — -- "What is your emergency?" asked the 911 operator. The little boy replied, "My mom is making me blow air ...

Even the most experienced counselors have difficultly spotting a recovering alcoholic in danger of relapse. Brain imaging scans might do a better job, new Yale research suggests. This graphic ...

Male alcoholics appear to have a great deal of difficulty recognizing emotions in verbal language, a small European study suggests. The researchers also found that the men have a weakened ability to ...