
Underage Drinking
Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America’s youth, and drinking by young people poses enormous health and safety risks. The consequences of underage drinking can affect...

How to Get Your Teen to Stop Drinking
I know I usually write this column for teens, but I’m going to take exception this time and answer this fabulous question from a parent. Parents: “For all you do, this one’s for you.” Pun definitely intended. Children’s worldview – children of all ages – is vastly...

6 Surprising Health Benefits I Experienced After Giving Up Alcohol
Just over a year ago, I gave up drinking for good. I’d tried unsuccessfully to quit twice before, but I’m proud to say that this time, I stuck with the decision. Giving up alcohol was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. The hardest part for me wasn’t the alcohol...

The Benefits Of Quitting Drinking
While drinking is common, so are its negative impacts on millions of people and their loved ones. The truth is that there are far more benefits of quitting alcohol than there are from continuing to slug back shots and cold ones. Even if you’re not a hardened barfly,...

What alcohol really does to your body and how quickly you can repair the damage
From the pounding headache to the feeling of regret, we all know that alcohol isn’t good for our bodies. When nursing a hangover it’s not unusual to vow to never allow alcohol to pass your lips again. Yet weeks – perhaps even days – later,...

30 Great Reasons to Quit Drinking Alcohol
I’ve written before about the reasons to quit drinking alcohol, and outlined 5 things that will improve when you quit drinking alcohol. In case that didn’t convince you, here are a bunch more reasons to hammer the point home, and inspire you to decide to quit! After...

Alcohol Abuse
What Is Alcohol Abuse? Abusers are typically heavy drinkers who continue drinking regardless of the results. Alcohol can be an addictive substance. Not everyone who consumes alcohol will become addicted. However, certain people may be more susceptible to addiction. It...