Why Alcohol Affects You More As You Age
As you get older and your metabolism slows, that one glass might feel like much more — and that can be bad news for your overall health
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One Day at a Time: Mackenzie Phillips Wants to Help America Recover
NY Times bestselling author and actress Mackenzie Phillips shares her recovery story in hope of inspiring others
Women Now Drink as Much as Men — and Are Prone to Sickness Sooner
This trend parallels the rise in mental health concerns among young women
You Can't Put a Band-Aid Over a Bullet Hole: How I Healed From Sexual Trauma and Substance Abuse
I realized I had to deal with the painful secrets and trauma underlying my addiction in order to find a pathway to recovery.
Drinking During Rough Times
If you are drinking more to cope with the stress, anxiety or boredom of the coronavirus pandemic, it's important to know how alcohol can affect your health.
Hitting the Booze: The Mommy Drinking Culture
Moms are hitting the bottle with growing frequency, making it seem more normal. But is it? What are the dangers to moms and their children?
Smarter, Slimmer Alcoholic Drinks
Wine and spirits are tallied in the "empty calories" column because they lack any nutritional benefits. Add cream or soda to make a mixed drink and you can more than double the caloric damage.
Signs of Alcoholism
There's a fine line between alcohol abuse and alcoholism, but both can put you and others at risk and can harm your health.
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