TOKYO -- New treatments to help quit smoking and overcome alcoholism are set to be made available in Japan, signaling a shift in the country's approach to dealing with common addictions.

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In Japan, it’s estimated that around one million people have a drinking problem, yet only 10% seek treatment, and a mere 3% fully recover. This low recovery rate is partly due to Japan’s cultural ...

A reader has a query about alcoholism in Japan: "How is it generally perceived and what kind of help is available for foreign alcoholics who speak little to no Japanese?" It will come as no surprise ...