To help someone struggling with alcohol, offer non-judgmental words of encouragement, avoid chastising them, and actively support their sobriety.

Alcohol may help quiet such insecurities — that would otherwise prevent us from having unbridled fun — by disinhibiting us and desensitizing our senses, said Dr. Jodi Gilman, associate ...

When a friend or loved one shows signs of alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that affects the ...

Plus, how to get help if you’re struggling with symptoms of depression, alcohol use disorder, or both.

Dear Annie: I always read the stories sent to you by your readers, and I have always wanted to write you. Now is the time. It breaks my heart to see my older brother living in the streets due to his ...

Alcohol consumption jumps between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, boosting the temptation to drink a lot. How much is too much?

Her father died from cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism at 57, and I’m scared I will lose her, too.

Whether it's Dry, January, Sober October or a stint on the Whole30, taking an occasional break from booze can be good for your mental and physical health. Here are some strategies to help you ...

If you or someone you love has an alcohol abuse problem, it's important to get help. Support groups can help you take that first step.

It’s time to change the workplace conversation around drinking, to help people with alcohol addiction and problem habits feel safe to seek support. “We need to challenge the idea that everyone should ...

Dear Annie: I always read the stories sent to you by your readers, and I have always wanted to write you. Now is the time. It breaks my heart to see my older brother living in the streets due to ...