Gayle King is an award-winning journalist and co-host of "CBS Mornings." King interviews top newsmakers and delivers original reporting to "CBS Mornings" and all CBS News broadcasts and platforms. She ...

BOSTON - Dry January has been gaining in popularity for many, a chance for drinkers to push the alcohol aside for a month. But, for a trio of Massachusetts women, they have said goodbye to the booze ...

At the start of the year, many people aspire to make meaningful changes in diet, habits or relationships in order to lead healthier and happier lives. A popular New Year resolution is “dry January” ...

Experts now refer to alcoholism as a mental health condition called alcohol use disorder (AUD). Key signs include cravings, trouble controlling drinking, and drinking that affects your daily life. A ...

This article includes potentially triggering descriptions of sexual assault. Selma Blair, 49, revealed how her alcoholism began during childhood in her new memoir, Mean Baby, which goes on sale May 17 ...

Despite health warnings and greater social awareness, alcohol use disorder has nearly doubled for women since 2002. What’s at the bottom of it? Julie Pitts spent most of her life thinking she was a ...

Many people who work in addiction treatment have a personal story to tell of how it relates to their life. In my case, I had a brother who was a chronic alcoholic. For most of his adult life, he was ...

The benefits and risks of alcohol consumption depend upon the dose, your genes, your sex, and your state of health.

Most kids won't turn down a sugary treat, but it turns out some children prefer more intense sweetness than others. Those kids drawn to sweeter-than-cola drinks are also more likely to have a family ...

The author's father was an alcoholic who didn't fit the stereotypical image of a town drunk. Alcoholism is a serious disease affecting the brain, often leading to health complications and relapse. The ...