Ever found yourself drinking alone or missing work due to alcohol? These could be indicators of an alcohol problem. First-timers at Alcoholics Anonymous are typically given the 'Who Me?' booklet, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The NHS estimates that just under one in 10 men in the UK and one in 20 women show signs of alcohol dependence, where they aren’t able to function properly without booze. A study by King’s College ...

Alcohol-related health issues among baby boomers are on the rise. Daily drinking can start off as a social event but turn into dependency, addiction experts say. So when does social drinking become ...

A type of medication that is often prescribed for treating anxiety, sleep problems, agitation, seizures and muscle spasms, and also helps to relieve symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Examples include ...

More than 8,000 troops have needed medical help for alcohol abuse in the past six years. Up to 1,500 are treated every year while another 120 are classified as alcohol-dependent. Boozing among some ...

Does hospitality have an alcohol problem? I ask after seeing businesses attempting to undermine Dry January this year, the worst offender being the bar marking January 17 — known as “quitter’s day”, ...

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