The definition of moderate drinking is something of a balancing act. Moderate drinking sits at the point at which the health benefits of alcohol clearly outweigh the risks. Now a growing body of research says any alcohol raises the chance…
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According to one study, about 25% of people who drink to intoxication don’t have hangovers at all. “Your hangover is going to be different from everyone else you know,” he says. When it comes to allergies to any component of…
FASD can cause a range of neurodevelopmental and physical effects in the child after birth. If you are in a life threatening situation – don’t use this site. Alcoholics Anonymous is available almost everywhere and provides a place to openly…
I also believe that I deserve to be in a relationship that is loving, supportive, and free from the effects of addiction. I hope that you can understand and respect my decision. Writing a goodbye letter to addiction can be…
It can be tempting to just “rip off the Band-Aid” when getting sober, but tapering off alcohol is often much safer—and much less stressful. Rather than quitting drinking abruptly (or “cold turkey”), many professionals recommend gradually reducing your drinking (or…
It’s also a risk to others through drunken driving or alcohol-fueled violence. Surveys suggest that more than half the alcohol sold in the U.S. is consumed during binge drinking episodes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had already said…
