It’s that time of year: office parties, holiday invites and celebrations with plenty of opportunities to drink, and drink heavily. Pile on the pressure of purchasing presents, dealing with difficult family members, and stressful travel schedules; it’s no wonder the holidays trigger binge drinking behavior, and relapses for people in recovery. Are you dreading the […]
It’s Friday night, what do you plan on doing? Are you going to go out with some friends or stay in? Are you planning on having a couple of drinks to relax? You’ve earned it. You’ve had a long week at work and you have the right to relax and unwind with a drink. While […]
The pandemic has impacted every person and business on the planet, in one way or another. Some people and companies have benefited from the pandemic, while others have struggled immensely. We’ve all had to make adjustments and for some, one of those adjustments has been to work remotely. In order to stay safe, businesses that […]
Many people have complicated relationships with alcohol. We’ve all had times where we’ve overdone it and maybe had a couple extra drinks that impacted our lives in a negative way, whether it was suffering from a hangover or something more serious like losing a job. The average person does not have problems with alcohol and […]
Whether we like it or not, social media has become a major part of our daily lives. Even things that would not immediately be connected to social media might be influenced by what we see there and how it makes us feel. One of these things is our relationship with drinking and trying to give […]
Disagreements, arguments, and quarrels may sometimes occur in a marriage. However, when you are unable to deal with the stress caused by marital problems, you might start looking for unhealthy and potentially destructive coping mechanisms – such as drinking. Sometimes both spouses drink heavily in these conditions that can lead to a downward spiral and […]
Binge drinking is a widespread problem in the U.S. Data shows that one in six Americans tends to binge drink from time to time – with 25% of them doing it on a weekly basis. Binge drinking can not only affect a person’s health but can also have social and economic consequences. People who binge […]
The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve can be busy and stressful with a month-long collection of family gatherings and social obligations. It’s the time that people like to “eat, drink, and be merry”, but that’s not exactly a healthy approach to take during the holidays – especially if you take it too literally. […]
When you’re making decisions about changing your diet and lifestyle for the better, the issue of drinking is bound to come up whether you’re an occasional or frequent drinker. You might be wondering if limiting alcohol can have a positive impact on your health and diet. After all, some researchers say that a glass of […]
During his 1980 presidential campaign, Ronald Reagan called marijuana the most dangerous drug because it was considered a “gateway” to harder drugs. For decades, this “theory” has been used by the lawmakers to establish harsh policies regarding marijuana’s prohibition, but is it really true? Does using marijuana or cannabis lead to using other substances, like […]
