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A drinking problem does not always look like vodka for breakfast, total blackouts and an inability to hold down a job. Lots of people might be struggling with alcohol in less obvious ways – and ...

About 27 million American adults, roughly the population of Texas, struggled with alcohol use disorder last year, according to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you or someone you ...

It is almost inevitable that at one time or another a senior HR professional will be confronted by the dilemma of what to do about someone in the workplace who has an alcohol dependency problem. It ...

People in the UK are drinking less alcohol, despite an increase in worldwide consumption. Using World Health Organisation data researchers found UK consumption fell from 12.6 litres of pure alcohol a ...

One of my patients, Emma (not her real name), recently told me that she didn’t seek help for her alcohol problem because she was ashamed. She said that she didn’t want to waste anyone’s time on a self ...

People see alcohol abuse as a more serious problem than drug misuse, according to a report published by the charity Alcohol Concern. The report says just over 58% feel alcohol misuse is the more ...

Alcoholism has become more common during the pandemic. Managers need to develop a culture where people can spot who is struggling and know how to respond Alison (not her real name) was just 14 years ...

This section of our curriculum guide refers to statement 15.3, Drug and Alcohol Problems, produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). The use of illicit drugs, such as heroin or ...

Alcohol misuse is the "greatest healthcare problem facing Northern Ireland", a coroner has said Alcohol misuse is the "greatest healthcare problem facing Northern Ireland", a coroner has said. Figures ...

For many British Punjabis, alcohol abuse is an open secret. Alcohol consumption is glamorised across different aspects of Punjabi culture and shame stops many seeking the help that they need.