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Polypharmacy: Make Sure Your Medications Play Well Together

Many older adults regularly take multiple medications and supplements. They need to know if these medications are safe to take together. >

Online Sports Betting is Not All Fun and Games

Betting on sports is exciting, but it's an addicting danger for some. Emergency room visits spiked among young men after it became legal. >

Some of Us Are Still Drinking at COVID-Lockdown Levels

Alcohol use and heavy drinking have gone down in general, but they are still higher than pre-pandemic levels among one age group. >

A Popular Weight-Loss Drug May Also Curb Alcohol Use

In addition to reducing your desire for food, the GLP-1 RA drug, semaglutide, known as Wegovy, appears to also cut the craving for alcohol. >

Tracking the Rewards of Low Nicotine Cigarettes

People switching to the low-nicotine cigarettes of today are not likely to smoke more to gain the same effect. They may even smoke less. >

Rethinking Moderate Drinking

The health benefits of alcohol may be a myth. A review of research found even moderate consumption raised the risk of a range of diseases. >

Opioids Are Not as Effective as You Think

The drugs often prescribed for acute pain only provide pain relief for a short time and can lead to nausea, tolerance and overdose. >

Spirituality As a Shield Against Addiction

Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, meditation -- it doesn't matter. Spiritual paths lessen the risk of substance abuse and addiction. >

You're Right to Worry about Kids' Screen Time

Tweens who spend too much time online or playing video games run the risk of mental health and behavioral problems. You need a family plan. >

Hooked on Streaming?

Binge-watching shows for hours can be a sign of addiction. But our streaming habits can also be an escape and a way to regulate emotions. >

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