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One Phone Call Changed This Drug Addict’s Life, and Her Story May Change Yours

Auburn knew she had a problem—with drugs, her marriage, her baby. So in desperation, she called a counselor's number in the middle of the night.

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...

What Is the Safest Amount of Alcohol to Drink?

You might have heard that a daily glass of wine is good for your health,...

20 Secrets Addiction Counselors Want You to Know

Whether you or a loved one is facing alcohol, drug, or painkiller addiction, here's real...

10 Silent Signs You May Be Developing a Pain Pill Addiction

Only one in three Americans can recognize the symptoms of addiction. Our experts reveal how...

Dry January: Should You Quit Drinking in January?

Dry January is gaining in popularity. But what is Dry January and does it have...

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...

21 Medications You Should Never Mix with Alcohol

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

Dry January: What Doctors Need You to Know

Quitting alcohol—even for just a month—can help you examine your relationship with alcohol, and may...

12 Signs You Should Try a Dry January

Taking a month off drinking alcohol has some potential benefits, even if you're just a...

12 Creative Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Without Alcohol

Skip the alcohol and try these 12 unique ways to ring in the New Year,...

14 Expert Tips for a Successful Dry January

Looking to go "dry" this January? Follow our experts' 14 tips for a successful alcohol-free...

“I Tried Dry January—and It Saved My Life”

"Only alcoholics need to quit drinking and I wasn't an alcoholic so I didn't need...

Here’s Why Drinking Alcohol Can Make You Hungry

This is why a couple rounds of beer at a bar may lead to ordering...

9 Proven Ways to Quit Vaping

You've heard the news—vaping is causing deadly lung diseases in e-cigarette users. If you're ready...

8 Vaping Statistics That May Shock You

You've probably seen the headlines on the popularity—and dangers of vaping. But the stats may...

9 Urgent Reasons to Stop Vaping Right Now

Vaping is causing serious lung diseases and death. Here's what you need to know.

9 Things to Know Before You Try Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy has been used for over 100 years to help with issues from smoking to...

The 22 Best Ways to Quit Smoking

Not sure how to quit smoking cigarettes? These tried-and-true tips have helped ex-smokers quit and...

JUULing Could Be As Dangerous As Smoking a Pack a Day

Some 37 percent of kids don't know it's nicotine they're inhaling when they vape with...

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...

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