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 ...

Even after giving up drinking, alcoholics can face social difficulties. Aug. 12, 2009— -- Though they may have recovered, a new study confirms that alcoholics may still face social difficulties.

Dr. Lance Dodes has spent more than 35 years treating people who are battling addiction, including alcoholism. In his 2014 book (co-written with Zachary Dodes), The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad ...

One day at a time. That's one of the main mottos for those recovering in Alcoholics Anonymous, (A.A.) an organization which can trace its roots back to the parlor of a modest hotel in Vermont. That ...

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 ...

For decades, scientists were unsure of the benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous. An extensive review of AA studies shows why it outperforms other common treatments for alcohol abuse. In the realm of ...

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 ...

Alcoholics have poor attendance at work. Alcoholics drink every day. Alcoholics are mostly old men. Alcoholics are usually homeless. Alcoholics are unable to do well in their careers. Alcoholics ...

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 ...

An earlier version of this post appeared in the Leviathan Jewish Journal, December 2015. The Magen David, or the Jewish star, used to be known as something else: The “brewer’s star.” As early as the ...