Last Call
In my mother’s hospital room there was a single window, and if you stood before the window, you could see the Aerial Bridge. In Minnesota
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12-Step Programs
What are 12-step programs? Since 1935 — the year that Alcoholics Anonymous was founded — millions of people have turned to 12-step programs to help
Alcohol Abuse
What is alcohol abuse? Many people enjoy drinking alcohol in social settings or to relax. But sometimes people may find they’re drinking too much. And
Seniors and Substance Abuse
Is substance abuse a problem among seniors? While the nation wages war on marijuana, cocaine, and other street drugs, roughly one out of five seniors
Alcohol and Pregnancy: Is It Ever Safe to Drink?
You’re likely to hear it more than once during your pregnancy: “Go ahead, have a drink — one little glass of wine won’t hurt the
Diabetes and Alcohol
If you have diabetes, everything you eat and drink takes on extra importance. You have to ask yourself whether that bowl of pasta will boost
Pancreatitis
What is pancreatitis? The pancreas is a small, hard-working organ that sits behind the lower part of your stomach. A center that manufactures digestive juices
The Alcohol Talk: What to Say if Your Teen Is Already Drinking
If you’re talking to your kid about the important issues in life, the subject of alcohol is bound to come up. In some ways, the
Alcohol and the Heart
Ask a doctor about preventing heart disease, and you’ll hear a lot of clear-cut advice. Saturated and trans fat: bad. Smoking: very bad. Exercise: excellent.
The Alcohol Talk: What to Say if Your Teen Is Already Drinking
If you’re talking to your kid about the important issues in life, the subject of alcohol is bound to come up. In some ways, the
High School Students and Drinking
When it comes to teen drinking, parents would be wise not to look the other way. The consequences — from drunk driving accidents to date
Alcoholism FAQ
Casual drinking is a common ritual in our culture — from campus keg parties, to a “beer and a dog” at the ballgame, to a
Binge Drinking
The drunken college freshman managed to crawl into the dormitory bathroom, but that’s as far as he got. I found him lying in a toilet
College Drinking
In March 2007, an 18-year-old college freshman at Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, went into cardiac arrest after a night of heavy drinking at
Seniors and Alcohol Abuse
If you’re over 60, you may use alcohol in much the way you did when you were younger. You may have a glass of wine
College Students
Like many college students, Kathy Morrison was an expert at remote learning. While her professors lectured on physics and Shakespeare, Morrison would often stay in
Quiz: What Do You Know About Drinking and Pregnancy?
If you look carefully at liquor, beer, and wine bottles, you’ll find a warning about drinking during pregnancy. But these cautionary labels don’t tell the