alcohol abuse

The use of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy for weight loss in the US has increased from 3% to 11% in 2024, with an additional 4% reporting past use, per Gallup polling. Obesity rates in the US fell to 36.4% in 2024 from a peak of 39.9% in 2022, and early research suggests these drugs may offer benefits beyond weight loss, including treating alcohol abuse and reducing coronary disease risk.

An 18-month-old toddler, Luke Russell Jr., died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother, Olivia Bithorn, was drinking in another room. Bithorn was charged with second-degree manslaughter and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors cited her history of alcohol abuse and prior incidents endangering her children.

An 18-month-old boy, Luke Russell Jr., died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother, Olivia Bithorn, was drinking in another room. Bithorn faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child, with prosecutors citing her history of alcohol abuse.