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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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Can You Overdose on Benadryl?

TikTok's Benadryl challenge involves taking an overdose of the antihistamine in an effort to induce...
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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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Why You Should Watch Your Alcohol Intake During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Why and how to moderate your alcohol intake during Covid-19, and how to seek support...
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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...
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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 Creative Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Without Alcohol

Skip the alcohol and try these 12 unique ways to ring in the New Year,...
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14 Expert Tips for a Successful Dry January

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