How to Handle Drinking Pressure in Social Settings
Feeling pressured to keep drinking at a social event? This article helps you recognize your limits, set boundaries, and trust your decision to stop when you’ve had enough. By Sergio…
Listening to Yourself about Alcohol
Wondering if alcohol is becoming too much a part of your routine? This gentle, thoughtful article helps you reflect without shame and explore healthier habits for emotional well-being. By Sergio…
Alcohol Prescribing for Severe Withdrawal – What the Research Shows
Prescribing alcohol to treat severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms is a rare and unconventional practice in the NHS. By Dr. Darren QuelchSenior Research Fellow in the Addictions Research GroupUniversity of South Wales In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal,…
Why Do I Get So Anxious after Drinking?
The morning after might fill you with dread and panic. Your brain is trying to rebalance the chemicals that made you feel relaxed when you were drinking – and you’re probably dehydrated too. By Dr. Blair…
US Alcohol Use: Widely Accepted Yet Harmful, Even in Moderation
The number of deaths related to alcohol use in the US grew by a staggering 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Dr. Christina MairAssociate Professor of Behavioral and Community Health SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh…
The Role Alcohol Plays in New Cancer Cases
Alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, a new report shows. By Dr. Justin StebbingProfessor of Biomedical Sciences Anglia Ruskin University A little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However,…
