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8 Silent Ways E-cigarettes Harm Your Body

E-cigarettes are perceived as safer, but the way they affect your body suggests otherwise. Here's why you're better off avoiding e-cigarettes altogether.
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Why Does Wine Give Me A Headache?

If a glass of vino leads to a throbbing noggin, you're not alone. Here's why...
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14 Dry January Memes to Make You Laugh Instead of Drink

Here are some Dry January memes that may help you embrace the no-booze sobriety challenge.
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These Are the Best Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wines—I Know Because I Tried Them All

If you're looking for the best bottle of bubbly without the hangover, try nonalcoholic champagne...
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These Are the Best Alcohol-Free Wines—I Know Because I Tried Them All

If you're a wine lover and want to cut back on alcohol, try these relatively...
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I Tried Alcohol-Free Spirits and These Are the 14 Best Ones

I taste-tested dozens of alcohol-free drinks and spirits to find the best booze replacements you...
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16 Recovery Quotes that May Help Inspire You to Stay Sober

You've already survived 100 percent of your worst days.
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7 Best Mocktails You Can Buy—I Know Because I Tried Them All

If you're looking for a no-alcohol drink, skip the seltzer and try this list of...
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Can You Overdose on Benadryl?

TikTok's Benadryl challenge involves taking an overdose of the antihistamine in an effort to induce...

10 Silent Signs You May Be Developing a Pain Pill Addiction

Experts reveal how to recognize the signs you may have a problem with prescription drug...
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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Binge Drink

Just one night of binge drinking can affect your health. Here's how too much alcohol...

How to Stay Sober During Quarantine, According to Addiction Experts

Coronavirus social distancing can put many people at risk of relapse from drug and alcohol...
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Sobering Up: Alternatives to AA for Women

Several women who struggle with alcohol dependence share their stories of how they're seeking alternatives...
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7 Signs You Might Be Binge Drinking (Without Realizing It)

If you knock back four to five drinks in two hours, you just engaged in...
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What Is the Safest Amount of Alcohol to Drink?

You might have heard that a daily glass of wine is good for your health,...
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20 Secrets Addiction Counselors Want You to Know

Whether you or a loved one is facing alcohol, drug, or painkiller addiction, here's real...
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Dry January: Should You Quit Drinking in January?

Dry January is gaining in popularity. But what is Dry January and does it have...
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I Gave Up Alcohol for 21 Days, and Here’s What Happened

Cutting cocktails out of my life was a seriously eye-opening experience and one of the...
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21 Medications You Should Never Mix with Alcohol

A hot toddy might sound good when you have a cold—but resist the urge: The...