Alcohol Use Disorder

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Sunday, July 5 2026

Older Adults Are at Risk of Dangerously Using and Co-using Alcohol and Other Substances

By System Admin, Sunday, July 5 2026

Older adults are not only becoming a larger proportion of the U.S. population, they are also using and co-using alcohol and other substances at a growing rate. Almost half (49.2 percent) of the participants reported alcohol use, and nearly 10 percent reported heavy drinking at least once in the previous month. Higher consumption of alcohol and heavy drinking were significantly associated with cannabis/THC use, smoking cigarettes, and vaping nicotine, as well as using pain medication, stimulants, cocaine, and other non-prescription drugs. Exposure to certain drinking situations and contexts – such as friends/family visiting – was positively associated with a greater quantity of alcohol use. Read more...

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Thursday, May 14 2026

Improving Relationship Quality May Support Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder

By System Admin, Thursday, May 14 2026

For people trying to reduce their heavy drinking, the quality of their interpersonal relationships early in their recovery process may contribute to their success. A study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research found that those who were successful in achieving remission from alcohol use disorder had reduced negative interactions with their family and social network in the first month after they began their recovery process. The study suggests that training family and friends how to positively engage with people trying to reduce their drinking may improve their chances of success. Read more...

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Friday, April 10 2026

Feeling Unfulfilled Could Lead to Riskier, Heavier Alcohol Use

By System Admin, Friday, April 10 2026

People who have three basic psychological needs met are more likely to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Across three different studies in the new publication, researchers found a sense of autonomy, competence and connection led participants to drink more responsibly. That meant drinking less, consuming alcohol more slowly and using a designated driver when drinking in public. People who said they weren’t fulfilled were more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drinking to the point of blacking out or acting foolishly or impulsively. Learn more...

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