Should you try hypnosis to stop drinking? Here’s what the experts say

While some people may be skeptical of hypnosis, experts say it’s a legitimate therapy that can help with a range of physical and mental challenges — including, possibly, alcohol use disorder.

Clinical hypnosis has shown to be effective in the treatment of pain, anxiety, stress, cancer treatment side effects, phobias and habit control problems, such as smoking and weight control, according to past randomized controlled trials.

"Hypnosis is the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, but it is underutilized," Dr.