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People who suffer frequent bouts of heartburn have a 78 per cent higher risk of throat cancer but they can reduce their risk by 41 per cent by taking antacids People who suffer frequent bouts of heartburn have a 78 per cent higher risk of throat cancer, new research suggests.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who battled alcohol addiction once, says he often comes across drunk people who are comfortable sharing their problems with him.

Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys is releasing a new memoir that goes into his drug and alcohol abuse because when the money runs out, resort to the desperate measure of putting all your business out there for the world to take in.

Since A&E's Intervention hit the schedule all the way back in 2005, the series has stepped in to help hundreds of individuals to seek help for addictions of different sorts.

Unless you're completely out of touch with any media, written, audio or video, you have been bombarded with words like "dysfunctional relationship", "codependency" and "toxic family system". You may have noticed that there's a lot of information available about these relationships, but not too much about what to do about them.

In launching her first novel, "The Sandpiper," Grand Rapids author Susan Lovell brings together two longtime passions - writing and helping those struggling with addiction.

New Jersey alcohol enforcement officials raided bars up and down the Garden State Wednesday on suspicion that mixologists were pouring generic rail-drinks from high-end liquor bottles.

Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Also Included In: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Article Date: 24 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT Research presented at the 2013 Canadian Neuroscience Meeting shows that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioural reactions in rats similar to those produced by drugs of abuse such as cocaine.

Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Mental Health ; Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Article Date: 23 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT The integration of mental health interventions into HIV prevention and treatment platforms can reduce the opportunity costs of care and improve treatment outcomes, argues a new Policy Forum article published in this ... (more)

Every hour in the United States, one person dies and three more suffer debilitating injuries from crashes involving drunk drivers.

After 13 seasons, A&E 's Intervention is coming to an end. The final five episodes of the Emmy-winning series will air beginning Thursday, June 13 at 9 PM, the network announced today.

Jenelle Evans and Andrew Lewis split up shortly after the birth of their son Jace nearly four years ago.

Dear Dr. Roach: Could you please explain why alcoholics get distended abdomens, and would the disorder reverse itself if someone quit drinking? Dear J.P.: Alcohol causes injury to liver cells.

Washington, May 23: Richie Sambora has slammed Jon Bon Jovi for hinting that the guitarist left the duo's 'Because We Can' tour because of alcohol abuse.

I have just had my first experience as a rehab therapist at a tony Malibu facility.

The Northern Territory Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing has come under fire for comments he made at the Australian Hotels Association dinner last night, with a leading advocate calling them 'borderline delusional, hysterical and extremist'. Mr Tollner gave a speech at last night's annual dinner, where he praised the AHA for their support ... (more)

It's sort of expected drug-related PSAs will shock, disgust and make you squirm.

The Bachelorette isn't short on peddling breathtaking romantic fantasies, but for onetime star Meredith Phillips , life after all those rose ceremonies offered a hard dose of reality.

Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Public Health ; Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 21 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT In order to avoid exposing vulnerable groups such as children and young adults to alcohol advertising, industry groups have developed their own self-regulation guidelines.

On May 14th, 2013 the New York Times ran an article based on interviews with Christine Quinn, who is currently a candidate for Mayor of New York City.