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Pandemic-Fueled Alcohol Abuse Creates Wave of Hospitalizations for Liver Disease

Alcoholism-related liver disease was a growing problem before the pandemic, with 15 million people diagnosed nationwide, but it's continued to get worse with some hospital admissions up dramatically.

Feb 10, 2021

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Critics Warn Coronavirus Rules Could Mean Sharp Spike In Addiction Relapses And Overdoses

Mar 26, 2020

Sobering Up: In An Alcohol-Soaked Nation, More Seek Booze-Free Social Spaces

Jul 8, 2019

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After Years Of Inaction, Oregon Tackles High Addiction Rates

With the fourth-highest addiction rate in the country, Oregon has one of the worst records nationwide when it comes to treating people suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. But now the state is working towards a plan to change that.

Aug 22, 2018