Drugs and Alcohol
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.
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8 Alcoholics Reveal Eye-Opening Lessons on Overcoming Addiction
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Why You Should Watch Your Alcohol Intake During the Coronavirus Outbreak
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7 Signs You Might Be Binge Drinking (Without Realizing It)
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What Is the Safest Amount of Alcohol to Drink?
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20 Secrets Addiction Counselors Desperately Want You to Know
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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... -
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:... -
Dry January: What Doctors Need You to Know
Quitting alcohol—even for just a month—can help you examine your relationship with alcohol,... -
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, from... -
14 Expert Tips for a Successful Dry January
Looking to go "dry" this January? Follow our experts' 14 tips for a successful alcohol-free month,... -
“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...
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Here’s Why Drinking Alcohol Can Make You Hungry
This is why a couple rounds of beer at a bar may lead to ordering... -
You Need This: Tricks to Cure a Hangover Naturally
Overdo it last night? Rebound quickly with these all-natural hangover home remedies, most of which... -
9 Things That Happen When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
No one is saying drinking in moderation (a drink a day for women and two... -
Cut Back on Alcohol: 17 Tips to Drink a Little Less
If you drink alcohol, you should consider limiting your intake to no more than two... -
Drinking Just This Much Alcohol Can Seriously Mess with Your Hormones
Feeling like your hormones are out of wack? Time to check your alcohol intake. -
This Is the Group That’s More Likely to Be Prescribed Opioids—and Get Addicted
When people show up to the ER or leave the OR after surgery, one group... -
Alcoholism Is Up Almost 50 Percent—and You’ve Probably Failed the “Too Much” Test at Least Once
"High-risk" drinking is a lot more common than you might think. -
This Is Why Your Face Turns Red When You Drink Alcohol
If your face turns as red as the wine in your glass, it may be due to your genetics.
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7 Ways Your Genes Influence Your Drinking Habits
Should your family history influence how you drink? Or, how much you drink? Possibly. Scientific... -
I Lost My Job and My House to Opiate Addiction—Here’s What Saved Me
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers opioid addiction to be a... -
How to Tell If Your Social Drinking Is Normal—or Something More Serious
Alcoholism can affect social drinkers too. You don't have to be a daily drinker, morning... -
Had One Too Many Drinks? 8 Ways to Sober Up Fast
Your guide to getting out of Drunkville—or how to avoid landing there in the first place.