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Alcohol is a common cause of disagreements between couples, especially if one partner drinks more heavily than the other. Often, these disagreements spiral into unproductive arguments about whether one partner is or is not an alcoholic, and whether they need to quit drinking. Tension and resentment can build up, leaving both partners frustrated and unhappy.  […]

College drinking has become an activity many students see as inseparable from their higher education experience.  As a parent, you can significantly impact your children’s decisions about alcohol, even into their college years. While graduation is certainly a time to celebrate, talking with your high school graduates1 about the dangers of alcohol could prevent problems […]

Studies confirm1 that drinking after divorce is more common than during marriage. This makes logical sense: Divorce is often a stressful, emotional process, and alcohol may take the edge off. But while having a single glass of wine to relax in the evening may not be the end of the world, alcohol and divorce are […]

It can seem unfair at times. Why can some people seemingly eat five cheeseburgers a day and stay skinny, while others struggle to lose weight? Metabolism is a big topic when it comes to weight loss and health. But is it all genetics? Or are there things you can do to change how fast you […]

Recently, psychologist Dr. Judith Grisel posted an engaging TEDx video1 that illustrates how alcohol makes you drunk. The film shows how alcohol travels through the body, and the effects. Many people who drink are likely unaware of exactly what happens to that martini. Directed by animator Anton Bogaty2, the film is narrated with a lovely […]

It seems that there’s a study published each week that boasts the health benefits of alcoholic beverages. Let’s toast to our good health, right? Not quite. Unfortunately, it turns out that even moderate levels of drinking can be detrimental. The cumulative effects of drinking beer, wine, or spirits can take their toll. One study, published in […]

In August 2020, a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation1 noted the stress levels of parents in the US due to COVID-19. As time goes on, parents and their children—and mothers, in particular—have been suffering more stress. What the article doesn’t mention is that many of these stressed-out parents are using alcohol to cope—in fact, […]

It’s normal to feel nervous about sharing your addiction struggles with a partner. Like many people, you may want to stop or cut back on alcohol. However, you may wonder how to tell a loved one you’re addicted to alcohol, or struggling with drinking too much. Here are seven tips for having this important discussion, […]

Much of the process of quitting or cutting back on alcohol is about exactly that: How to reduce or stop drinking alcohol. But there’s much more to long-term recovery than putting down the bottle. Lasting change is more of a marathon than a sprint, and the person you uncover as you alter your habits often […]

Apple cider vinegar is a popular health food, with many touted benefits—including weight loss, a boosted immune system, and improved skin health. It’s even been cited as a way to help your body recover from alcohol misuse. But are vinegar-based cleanses really helpful in recovery? Does apple cider vinegar detox alcohol from your body after […]