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Alcoholic? Me? How To Tell if Your Holiday Drinking Is Becoming a Problem
Most drinkers do not develop a disorder. But, research shows that Americans are drinking more and for longer each time they drink than ever before.
Better is Better: Stories of Alcohol Harm Reduction
Unlike most recovery groups, abstinence (sobriety) is not a requirement for HAMS. HAMS encourages all positive change, from abstinence to moderation to safer drinking.
Hangovers Happen as Your Body Tries to Protect Itself from Alcohol’s Toxic Effects
When all is said and done, you’re the cause of your own hangover pain, and you’re the one who must pay for all the fun of the night before.
A Young Immigrant Has Mental Illness, and That’s Raising His Risk of Deportation
José’s son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder last year and has faced barriers to getting affordable treatment, in part because he doesn’t have legal status.
Privilege Lurks at the Heart of Recovery Movements
Making blanket statements that “anyone can recover” whitewashes and overlooks the gross inequities that people of color and marginalized communities face.
Common Sense Recovery: An Atheist's Guide to Alcoholics Anonymous
Our recovery is not up to angels, demons, or gods. It is up to us.
8 Legendary Celebrities Who Died from Alcoholism
For these and so many icons whose careers were cut short, fame, talent, beauty, and wealth were not effective armor against the onslaught of alcohol use disorder.
The Never-Ending Drug Hustle Behind Bars
“While I went to high school with casual weed smokers and worked at various jobs with weekend coke snorters, I was entirely unprepared for what I’ve seen in state prison.”
How I Stayed Sober Through College
It took intense emotional, psychological, and physical energy to mourn my lifelong relationship with drugs and alcohol and process the trauma I had spent my life suppressing.