alcoholism

Brooke Shields lived in 'agony' over late mother's alcoholism

'Blue Lagoon' star Brooke Shields' mother passed away in 2012.

Giving up this single vice can help you lose serious weight this year: 'Most people don't know'

Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian, TOLD The Post that cutting out one critical vice could be the key to lasting weight loss.

Rock star Alice Cooper says new mellow 'wellness' mocktail is a 'sober man's dry dream'

Rock star Alice Cooper, who's been sober since 1977, said that the non-alcoholic drink from whiskey brans WhistlePig is "the true sicko of dry cocktails."

Anthony Hopkins details near-fatal day that led to 49 years of sobriety: 'I was in big, big trouble'

The Oscar winner took to Instagram over the weekend to share a candid message with fans about his decision to ditch booze for good.

‘Alcohol gene’ could predict how cocktails may affect you — and there’s a test for it

The $150 test usually gives people results in less than two weeks but experts warn that the information might be “harmful” to some.

Dear Abby: My family is too obsessed with our pets — I can't take it anymore

Dear Abby advises a husband fed up with his family's obsession with their dog and cat.

Creed's Scott Stapp is taking it 'Higher' again on his band's reunion tour: 'It's a full-circle moment'

Scott Stapp and Creed are finally making their way back to MSG on their “Are Your Ready?” reunion tour on Friday night.

'Depressed' Patrick J. Adams quit 'Suits' due to 'drinking too much' — reveals his 'breaking point'

Patrick J. Adams' marriage to Troian Bellisario also played a part in him leaving the show.

Ozempic may be better at treating alcoholism than leading meds: study

A new study suggests drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people reduce their alcohol intake.

Is Ozempic the modern wonder drug? All the conditions the weight loss jab can tackle — from addiction to Alzheimer's

"I'm using [Ozempic] off-label for a whole host of conditions — and have been for years," Dr. Caroline Messer, an endocrinologist at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, told The Post.

Dear Abby: My alcoholic friends won't stop drunk dialing me

Dear Abby advises a friend who keeps getting spammed with drunk calls from an alcoholic couple.

Carson had a dark side when he drank alcohol, went on 'rampage' against first wife: book

A new autobiography examines how Johnny Carson treated his first three wives while he was drunk.

Ancient disease is shockingly making a comeback — here's why

Risk factors for scurvy include poor nutrition, gastric bypass surgery, dialysis, alcoholism, psychiatric history and eating disorders.

Inside Liam Payne's tragic struggle with drugs and alcohol before untimely death

Liam Payne once admitted that he was worried about his "rock bottom."

The surprising way Ozempic can get people to stop drinking alcohol, using drugs

Researchers are tapping into the potential of Ozempic.

Kris Kristofferson once thought he'd be dead by 30: 'I was a functioning alcoholic'

An old interview with Kris Kristofferson has resurfaced following his death at age 88.

Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’

More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to the Cancer Progress Report 2024 from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

Parents furious after they're banned from drinking at school events: 'Being treated like children'

“The prohibition of alcohol at school events is consistent with our code of conduct. The focus of these events is on celebration of our students, their school lives, friendships and...

I drank 30 bottles of booze and snorted 3.5 grams of cocaine a night — then I turned my life around

Charlene Chandler overcame addiction, transformed her life, and launched a business.