Posts by Nate Anderson

Adding simple workouts to treatment improved recovery from a variety of substance-use disorders, including to cocaine, opioids, cannabis and alcohol At a moment when substance-use disorders and overdoses are on the rise, new research offers hope for the addicted: People who exercised as part of their addiction treatment programs were substantially more likely to reduce…

Gambling addiction has been a serious issue for many individuals, leading to financial troubles, mental health problems, and strained relationships. However, in popular media, gambling addicts are often portrayed in a glamorous light, with films and TV shows depicting characters who are successful and charismatic despite their addiction. This glamorization of gambling addicts in the…

NATIONWIDE— Local law enforcement agencies and national safety leaders are urging people to not press their luck this St. Patrick’s Day. Their message is simple: Don’t drink and drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said everyone should “drink responsibly” while celebrating the holiday. The administration said while they understand many celebrate by indulging in…

A recent study suggested the use of a decades-old medicine taken before imbibing could reduce the amount of alcohol consumed. Ever wake up regretting the last round of drinks from the previous night? There’s a medicine that might help. A recent study adds to the evidence that people who binge-drink may benefit from taking a…

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change. If the bars look a bit emptier this month, it may be because more people are trading happy hour for Dry January. The tradition, in which people abstain from alcohol for the entire month, is growing in popularity. In 2022, nearly one in…

As Christmas, New Year’s, and all the December holidays approach, for many Americans this is one of the year’s most festive and joyous times of the year. However, it can also be challenging for many people and families. Addiction, relapse, stress, anxiety and depression are all prominent this time of year. The stress of the…

It shouldn’t be too controversial to say that people in the U.S. really, really love beer. As the dominant alcoholic beverage in this country, beer has been remarkably resilient, consistently beating out spirits and wine for the last 120 years and holding on to over 50% of American alcohol consumption until as recently as 2013,…

Sober October, Dry January and Dry July: For one quarter of a year, these campaigns provide a motivation for people to come together and challenge themselves to go without alcohol. It isn’t a surprise to Annie Grace that these periods to reduce alcohol consumption are becoming more popular. The author of “This Naked Mind: Control…

If boxing icon Floyd Mayweather fights again, maybe Jeff Umali will place a bet. And maybe when a huge sporting event, such as the Super Bowl, rolls around, the 39-year-old will wager a few bucks. But that’s it. “I’ve learned my lesson,” he said. Umali’s lesson came a few years ago, when he started placing…

The COVID-19 pandemic may have another significant public-health ripple effect in terms of increased alcoholic consumption, according to a Triangle-based nonprofit research institute. A study published recently in the journal Addiction by RTI International estimates that a one-year increase in alcohol consumption during the pandemic will have a significant impact on health outcomes and hospitalization…