
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths in the US Have More Than Doubled Over Three Decades
Alcohol-linked cancer deaths in the US climbed from 11,361 in 1990 to 23,126 in 2023, with risk elevated at just one drink per day, new research finds.
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Alcohol-linked cancer deaths in the US climbed from 11,361 in 1990 to 23,126 in 2023, with risk elevated at just one drink per day, new research finds.

A presidential message for National Recovery Month puts the number of Americans in addiction recovery at over 23 million, alongside 48.4 million still struggling.

Ohio's sober living homes grew 400% in four years. Now Ohio, Georgia and Arizona are writing new rules on certification, fraud oversight and zoning.

Study of 2,053 treatment facilities finds gabapentin prescribing rising despite weak evidence; unprescribed use runs nearly double the prescription rate.

New statewide call and text service offers immediate help with ongoing follow-up support for Californians seeking opioid addiction treatment.

KFF Health News investigation reveals 66% of Louisiana sheriffs' opioid settlement spending was deemed inappropriate, with millions going to surveillance gear instead of addiction treatment.

The decision to sunset the Wine and Spirits Industry Gala reflects growing recognition of alcohol's role as a preventable cause of cancer.

New CDC data reveals surprising trends in addiction medication access: rural pharmacies now dispense more buprenorphine per capita than urban ones, while ED-based treatment remains an urban privilege.

Investigation reveals police departments nationwide are diverting opioid settlement dollars to automated license plate readers, raising questions about fund allocation priorities.