Former TV journalist Beth McDonough discusses her journey to sobriety in her new book "Standby"

Beth McDonough spoke with WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt about hitting rock bottom with two DUI arrests and how she recovered from alcoholism.

• Jul 31, 2025

Could Ozempic eventually be used to treat addiction?

Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether or not Ozempic could be used for addiction treatment in the future.

• May 23, 2024

Women recovering from alcoholism find success with sobriety podcasts

A trio of Massachusetts women have said goodbye to alcohol for good and they've started podcasts about sobriety.

• Jan 24, 2023

Cape Treatment Center Sees Increase In People Seeking Help For Alcohol Addiction During Pandemic

A facility on the Cape has seen a 30-percent increase in people seeking treatment for alcohol during the pandemic.

• May 24, 2021

Woman Runs Boston Marathon For Gym That Helped Her Get Sober

"When I was two days sober, I joined a gym. And I didn't know it all the time, but it was really what kept me sober."

• Apr 12, 2019

Alcoholism 101

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 25% of adults aged 18 and over have excessively consumed alcohol at least once in the past year. It also indicates that alcohol is a factor in about nearly 50,000 deaths annually.

• Nov 11, 2015