Cutting Alcohol Could Lower Your Dementia Risk
New research shows that even moderate drinking may harm brain health and increase dementia risk. The good news? It's a risk factor you can actually control.
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Woman Runs Half Marathon 3 Years After Beating Alcoholism
Holly Dyson was told she had six months to live if she didn't stop drinking. Now she's running the London Landmarks Half Marathon to show others that recovery is possible.
Kent Man's 911 Call Saves Unconscious Woman's Life
When a stranger found a woman passed out in her car outside a Kent bar, he made a choice that likely saved her life. Instead of walking away, he called 911 and stayed until help arrived.
Kenya Seizes 810 Liters of Smuggled Ethanol, Arrests 2
Kenyan authorities intercepted a major smuggled ethanol shipment worth $9,000, blocking dangerous counterfeit alcohol from reaching the streets. The successful operation marks a significant win in protecting public health and dismantling illegal alcohol networks.
Voice AI Detects Workplace Impairment in Mining Industry
A Canadian biotech company developed AI technology that analyzes voice patterns to detect alcohol and drug impairment, helping mining operations keep workers safer. The screening kiosks process 140 vocal markers in seconds without invasive testing.
Greece Launches First Digital Age Check for Alcohol, Tobacco
Greece just rolled out Europe's first real-world digital age verification system to stop tobacco and alcohol sales to minors. The innovative app closes a loophole that let sellers claim they didn't know a customer's age.
VA Study: Diabetes Drug Cuts Addiction Risk for Veterans
A groundbreaking VA study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce substance use disorders across alcohol, opioids, nicotine, and other drugs. For veterans battling addiction alongside diabetes, these findings could change everything.
Diabetes Drug Cuts Addiction Deaths by 50% in Major Study
A medication designed for diabetes is unexpectedly quieting cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances, offering hope where few treatments exist. New research shows it could save thousands of lives each year.
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Addiction Risk by 50% in Major Study
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
Diabetes Drug Shows Promise for Addiction Treatment
New research suggests GLP-1 medications may help treat alcohol, opioid, and drug addictions by quieting cravings in the brain. A study of 600,000 veterans found fewer ER visits and deaths across all substance types.
Nigeria Bans Mini Alcohol Bottles to Protect Teens
Nigeria will stop the sale of small alcohol bottles and sachets starting January 2026, targeting products that make drinking too easy for young people. The nationwide campaign aims to protect children after surveys showed over half of underage drinkers buy alcohol themselves.
Woman Cancels Date After He Picks Two Bars Despite Sobriety
A recovering alcoholic gave her date two simple requests: food she could eat and not a bar. He chose two bars with limited food options, revealing what she really needed to know.
Chef With 16 Years Sobriety Shares His Favorite N/A Drinks
A celebrated chef who's been sober for nearly 17 years reveals how the zero-proof movement has transformed from invisible to mainstream. His curated list of non-alcoholic favorites proves that flavor, ritual, and connection never needed alcohol in the first place.
Colorado Funds Addiction Treatment With Alcohol Fee Plan
Colorado lawmakers are tackling alcohol-related deaths with a smart new approach. A proposed bill would add small fees to alcohol sales to fund prevention programs and treatment for those who can't afford help.
Americans Trade Bars for Morning Runs in 'Daylife' Shift
Silent disco yoga, sunrise run clubs, and dance cardio parties are replacing late nights out as a new social movement called "daylife" gains momentum. Nearly half of Americans want to drink less, fueling a wellness revolution that prioritizes morning connections over midnight hangovers.
Skier Alex Ferreira Chases Olympic Gold After 500+ Sober Days
After a bike accident ended his partying days in 2023, U.S. freeskier Alex Ferreira hasn't touched alcohol since and just won his second straight Crystal Globe title. Now the silver and bronze medalist heads to Italy with one goal: completing his Olympic medal collection.
Cannabis Drinks Help Drinkers Cut Alcohol Use in Half
People who switched to cannabis beverages reduced their weekly alcohol consumption by more than half, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. The familiar social experience of holding a canned drink may make cannabis beverages an easier substitute for heavy drinkers looking to cut back.
Ketamine Helps Alcoholism Without the High, Study Finds
Scientists discovered ketamine's power to treat alcohol addiction doesn't come from its psychedelic effects, opening new hope for understanding how the therapy actually works. The breakthrough challenges popular theories and points to brain rewiring as the real healing mechanism.
Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 12-Year Addiction Battle
Anthony Kim walked away from professional golf in 2012 and disappeared for 12 years, battling drug and alcohol addiction so severe he considers it a miracle he's alive. Last Sunday in Australia, the 40-year-old won his first tournament in 16 years, completing one of sports' most remarkable comebacks.
8-Year-Old Cleans Beer Bottles From Snow in Lansdowne
A child's simple act of removing buried alcohol bottles from snow in an Indian hill station sparked a cleanup effort that's reminding travelers everywhere about mountain responsibility. The boy couldn't play safely until the hidden trash was gone.
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