Problematic alcohol consumption, including extreme intoxication and binge drinking, is on the rise. This is true globally, but especially so in Western cultures and the United States. Individuals aged 18-29 and especially students are the most likely to engage in problematic alcohol consumption, and more likely to use it as a coping mechanism for stress, which can result in future …
Moms with young kids increased drinking by 323% after start of pandemic: study
Moms with young kids increased their booze consumption by nearly 325 percent between the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of last year, a new study suggests. The research — conducted by the nonprofit RTI International for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism — was part two of a study launched in 2020 to analyze the pandemic’s effects …
End Office Happy Hours
Every employer I’ve had since college has encouraged me to drink, usually being so helpful as to provide the alcohol itself. My first media job kept a few bottles of vodka, whiskey, and tequila on a bookshelf and sponsored an annual booze-soaked weekend at a resort with the Texas side of the operation. My next company installed an actual bar—complete …
Patricia Heaton Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety
(CNN) Patricia Heaton is three years sober from alcohol.The former “Everybody Loves Raymond” star took to Instagram on Saturday to share that she feels a lot better now that she doesn’t drink. “It’s July where we celebrate our nation’s freedom, also celebrating three years of freedom from alcohol for me,” she said. Heaton had just finished a 3.5-mile walk, saying if anyone …
How Alcohol Affects Your Kidney Health
After a night of one too many cocktails, you wake up dehydrated with a stitch in your side. Is that pang your kidneys crying “uncle?” Drinking alcohol to excess is linked to several health problems, including liver disease and an increased risk of some cancers (not to mention risks from drunk driving or accidental injuries while intoxicated). Read more here.
Sober-curious: Experimenting with Ditching Alcohol and Going Dry
More and more people are questioning whether alcohol deserves a place in their lives. The popular media has dubbed this growing contingent of alcohol skeptics “sober-curious.” These folks aren’t so much worried that they have a serious drinking problem, though that might be a nagging thought in the back of their minds. Rather, they suspect that the negatives outweigh the …
Alcohol-Related Diseases Increased as Some People Drank More During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the World Health Organization had recommended banning all alcohol sales during lockdowns, concerns arose that such a move would increase the number of people experiencing potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, further taxing hospitals dealing with COVID-19. Read more here.
In Her Words: “Gosh, this must be OK.”
In the four years since she stopped drinking alcohol, Emily Lynn Paulson has reflected a lot on how central alcohol was to her life. Quite often, she said, she would drink while taking care of her five children or she’d wake up groggy or unable to recall conversations. But then she’d scroll through Instagram and see a friendly face holding …
Hold the Tequila. The Sunrise Is All Some Travelers Need.
One year into the coronavirus pandemic, after months of gaining weight and feeling groggy, Mayra Ramirez stopped drinking. And this summer, she’ll mark a new milestone for her sobriety: a completely alcohol-free vacation. Read more here.