Alcoholism

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Main Line man to swim 20 miles of open ocean to highlight his sobriety journey

Young people who drink alone are more likely to develop alcoholism later in life, study shows

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Alcohol-related deaths increased during first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

Alcohol Related

Stress a greater trigger for excessive drinking in women than men, healthy routines can help

Excessive drinking in women

Alcoholism drug has potential as a COVID-19 treatment, but studies are just getting underway

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Women now drink as much as men — and are prone to sickness sooner

Alcoholism Gender Gap

Pandemic-fueled alcohol abuse creates wave of hospitalizations for liver disease

Liver Disease Alcoholism

Comedian John Mulaney checks into Pennsylvania rehab for alcohol, cocaine addiction

America is drinking its way through the coronavirus crisis – and that's no party

Coronavirus Alcohol Sales

Mental health and addiction services remain open in Philadelphia amid coronavirus restrictions

Mental health resources Philadelphia coronavirus

Eagles fan who punched police horse gets prison time for drunkenly assaulting Bethlehem stranger

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Study puts Pennsylvania among nation’s heaviest drinking states

Alcohol blamed for deaths of an increasing number of Americans

Ketamine and behavioral therapy may help alcoholics regain sobriety

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Trend continues of Americans dying younger, study shows

How much is too much when it comes to drinking alcohol?

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Millennials more likely to struggle to meet people than older generations, study finds

Millennials Loneliness Social Isolation

Do genetics make some people more prone to drunken blackouts?

Genetics of binge drinking and blacking out

'Banana bag' administered to sober up patients at hospitals

Bam Margera's family has 'Jackass' star committed to behavioral health facility

Bam Margera trashes wife, manager in latest rants documented on Instagram

Children's Health

Teen vaping surged within the last year, survey says

New guidelines recommend all adults be screened by a physician for unhealthy alcohol use

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Children's Health

Do boozy Instagram posts prompt teens to drink? Penn research shows connection

Alcohol consumption is rising among all Americans, but most staggering for seniors

Study: Americans, especially women and seniors, are drinking more

Radnor specialist helps people wage addiction battle she knows too well

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Recovering addicts using CrossFit to exercise their demons

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Video shows suspects moments before fatal shooting of Roxborough High School football player, Nicholas Elizalde

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Children's Health

Children with head lice can remain in school, new AAP guidelines say

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Ristorante Pesto, Sonny's Famous Steaks named among top-rated restaurants by Tripadvisor

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Devil's Den to close next month after 14 years – but first it's hosting a blowout block party

Devil's Den closing block party