One of the biggest risks of combining Xanax and alcohol is respiratory depression, a condition that robs your lungs of ...

Alcohol withdrawal can be extremely unpleasant (see here for an overview). Symptoms vary from person to person, but most people will experience some negative symptoms of alcohol withdrawal if they try ...

Alcohol only stays in your blood for up to six hours, but certain drug tests can detect alcohol as far as three months after ...

Research conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, ...

Sublocade (buprenorphine) is a brand-name extended-release injection that’s prescribed for opioid use disorder. Sublocade has interactions with alcohol, some other drugs, and certain supplements.

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

A new guideline provided recommendations on benzodiazepine tapering when risks outweigh benefits. Tapering strategy should be adjusted to each patient based on their response, guideline authors said.

Delirium tremens (DT) is one potential side effect of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). DT is a potentially life threatening condition that can cause tremors, hallucinations, and seizures. AWS is a ...