Alcohol

Alcoholism is a chronic disease that affects millions. Learn about its effects and how to get help if you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol.
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Stress Drinking is Ultimately Costing You

Deal with your emotions and stress in healthy ways instead of reaching for a drink. There are many health issues that develop from chronic drinking, particularly for the liver.
Drug Addiction

Marijuana Use Rises Among College Students While Alcohol Consumption Decreases

Dangerous COVID-19 trend shows college students are turning to marijuana to cope with anxiety and social isolation and drinking less alcohol.
Blog

Grape Depression: Wine Mom Culture Normalizes Dangerous Drinking

While it is often depicted as harmless on television and social media, wine mom culture is normalizing dangerous drinking which can lead to alcoholism.
Recovery

How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day Without Alcohol

Valentine's Day can be overwhelming, especially when you're sober, but it doesn't have to be. In this interview, Jesse Wright, a recovery coach at Mountainside who is in recovery himself, shares his tips for enjoying the day (and dating in general) without alcohol.
Drug Addiction

The Queen's Gambit: How Accurately Does it Portray Addiction?

Have you watched The Queen’s Gambit? We asked people our recovery community what they thought of the show and this is what they had to say.
Family Wellness

How to Tell if Someone is Drinking Too Much and How to Help

Learn the warning signs of alcoholism and what you can do to get your loved ones the help they need.
Alcohol

Too Young to Die: Liver-Related Deaths From Heavy Drinking Among Young Adults

It only took three years of heavy drinking for Lance Juracka to die from alcohol-related liver disease. He was 36. Ian Whitcomb was just 30 when he was diagnosed with advanced-stage cirrhosis of the liver. Rachel Martin was 38 when doctors told her she could die within the month as a result of her drinking. […]
Alcohol

5 Things I Learned From My Dad's Addiction to Alcohol

It may not seem like it right now, but things can end up "OK."
Alcohol

The Scary Truth About Halloween and Alcohol

Halloween is one of the most popular nights when it comes to binge drinking. Educating yourself about the dangers of alcohol could save your life or someone else’s.
Education

Is Alcohol Good for Your Health?

Some people claim that alcohol — in moderation — is good for your health, but is that true? Learn what recent studies have to say.
Education

College Students & Alcohol Abuse

It's no secret that college students drink alcohol, but just how much are they drinking? Get the facts about college students and alcohol abuse.
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NY Bans Alcohol Ads on City Property

Alcohol abuse is a prominent issue among New Yorkers. Mayor Bill de Blasio is hoping to help by banning alcohol advertising on city-owned property.