The CAGE Assessment (also called the CAGE Questionnaire) is a preliminary screening tool used by physicians to help with diagnosing alcohol use disorder (AUD). It’s a set of questions used to screen ...

UK psychiatrist Max Pemberton is warning about a "middle-aged drinking epidemic." zinkevych - stock.adobe.com Here’s another reason to try “Sober October” — a UK psychiatrist is warning about a ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

There are several self-assessment tools you can find online to give you an idea about how alcohol and other substances impact your life. University Health and Counseling Services provide access to ...

Spokane County’s program that assesses drug and alcohol addiction and provides referrals to treatment programs will be eliminated as part of a budget-cutting move. As many as 13 employees will be laid ...

BASICS is a program offered by Student Wellness and Health Promotion that helps you explore your alcohol and drug use in a non-judgmental environment. The program's goal is to reduce risky behavior ...

Consumption of three to six alcoholic drinks per week is associated with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, and consumption in both earlier and later adult life is also associated with an ...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and this year's theme, "Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow," is a national grass-roots effort to draw attention to the many opportunities people, families, and ...