Alcoholic? Addict? Problem Drinker? Words Matter
That you ask this question suggests that you (or others) have some concerns about your drinking.
Standard Drink Calculator & Chart of Alcoholic Content – How Much Alcohol Is in That Drink? (2025 Update)
One of the first steps in learning how to stop drinking so much is to determine how much alcohol is in your favorite drink. It may well be more than you think. Now more than ever, in the age of supersize drink pours and growing wine glasses, it’s important to understand the alcohol content %, in […]
Am I An Alcoholic?
That you ask this question suggests that you (or others) have some concerns about your drinking.
4 Key Takeaways From A Landmark Study On Developmental Disabilities Caused By Drinking During Pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) remain the most preventable birth defects worldwide, but FASDs still occur at an alarming rate in many areas.
A Review of Digital Tools for Alcohol Problems
We and others have been developing and evaluating digital tools to help people with alcohol problems for over 20 years now. And an analysis of the field (the first) has just been published. It gets a bit into the weeds but if you’ll stick with it, there’s good news at the end. Brian Kiluk and […]
How to Help a Family Member With a Drinking Problem: 8 Tips
If you’re concerned about someone else’s drinking or drug use, this post is for you. “Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” (Dali Lama). And this applies to heavy drinking. Heavy drinking affects not only the drinker but his or her […]
Millions Change Risky Health Behaviors and Maintain Those Changes
Most people resolve their difficulties with alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and nicotine on their own, without professional help. However, research shows that behavior change happens slowly, and more support is needed to speed the self-guided change process.