“I assumed I couldn’t be good enough, smart, funny, or crazy enough to be with certain people without it.”
Tag: problematic drinking
How Teen Drinking May Affect Brain Growth
Researchers investigated whether drinking alcohol during the teen years stunted brain growth.
Does James Bond Have A Drinking Problem?
A new study did a breakdown of James Bond’s drinking behavior to determine if the secret agent has a “severe” and “chronic” relationship with alcohol. Over the course of two-dozen films over the past 60 years, James Bond was seen drinking alcohol 109 times—and often engaging in risky behavior when doing so—The Washington Post reports. … Continue reading Does James Bond Have A Drinking Problem?
Does Climate Affect Alcohol Intake?
Researchers investigated whether there was a connection between alcohol intake and climate for a new study. Could the climate where you live be leading you to drink more? Recent research says yes. According to The Independent, a new study determined that across the country and the world, alcohol intake and related diseases increased as temperatures… Continue reading Does Climate Affect Alcohol Intake?
Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge Among Women
A new study revealed that alcohol-related deaths among women have increased substantially from 2007 to 2017. Despite being overshadowed by the current opioid epidemic, alcohol kills more people each year than opioids—and it’s hitting women especially hard, with the death rate rising 67% between 2007 and 2017. Lawyer Erika Byrd was 42 when she died… Continue reading Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge Among Women
Frankie Grande Celebrates Sober Milestone
“I discovered that the path to the light was not in drowning my sorrows, but in facing them head on… in sobriety.” Following the one-year anniversary of the horrific Manchester Arena bombing at the Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017, the pop star and the people close to her have opened up about how… Continue reading Frankie Grande Celebrates Sober Milestone
Chef David Chang Talks Mental Health, Anthony Bourdain
“Sometimes I don’t even realize I am in a state of depression because it’s gotten so clever as to how I can’t even recognize it… Every day is a battle.” Chef David Chang dedicated the newest episode of his podcast The Dave Chang Show to honor the late Anthony Bourdain. The New York City chef, the host… Continue reading Chef David Chang Talks Mental Health, Anthony Bourdain
Simon Pegg On Past Drinking Struggles: "I Was Profoundly Unhappy"
The actor recently revealed that a past battle with depression led him to self-medicate with alcohol. English actor and comedian Simon Pegg has had a busy year, appearing in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi adventure Ready Player One, among others, and gearing up for the release of Mission: Impossible—Fallout. The prolific actor, screenwriter and producer is generally… Continue reading Simon Pegg On Past Drinking Struggles: "I Was Profoundly Unhappy"
David Cassidy Revealed He Was Still Drinking, Didn't Have Dementia Prior To Death
Cassidy made the confession to a producer in a recorded conversation, which will air as part of an upcoming documentary about his life. Last year, Partridge Family star David Cassidy announced that he was suffering from dementia. But just two months before he died last November, Cassidy admitted that he never had dementia, but was… Continue reading David Cassidy Revealed He Was Still Drinking, Didn't Have Dementia Prior To Death