All articles under Alcohol Treatment topic

Alcohol and Atrial Fibrillation: What You Need to Know

Alcohol raises AFib risk even at moderate levels. Here's how it disrupts heart rhythm, what holiday heart means, and how reducing helps.

Alcohol Cravings at Night: Why They Peak After Dark and What Actually Helps

Evening alcohol cravings follow a predictable brain pattern. Learn why they spike at night and how naltrexone and behavioral tools can break the cycle.

Tirzepatide and Alcohol Cravings: What the Early Evidence Shows

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) may reduce alcohol cravings via dual GLP-1 and GIP brain pathways. Here's what the research shows and how it compares to naltrexone.

Benefits of Drinking Less Alcohol: What the Research Shows

You don't have to quit entirely to feel better. Here's what happens to your body and mind when you cut back on alcohol, and how quickly it shows up.

Insomnia After Quitting Alcohol: Why It Happens and How Long It Lasts

Sleep problems after quitting alcohol are common and temporary. Here's what causes them, how long they last, and how to get through the worst of it.

Naltrexone vs Therapy for Alcohol: Why the Answer Is "And," Not "Or"

Naltrexone and behavioral therapy work on different mechanisms. Learn why combining both outperforms either alone, backed by the landmark COMBINE trial.