How to Talk to Kids About Your Experience with Addiction

When Elizabeth Maracut entered rehab for alcohol use disorder in 2015, she knew she had to tell her daughter and […]

What is Hangxiety (Hangover Anxiety)?

It’s happened to me before: Sweaty palms, racing thoughts, heart pounding out of my chest, fluttery stomach. A night of […]

What Does it Mean to be ‘Sober Curious?’

“Alcoholic” and “alcoholism” are terms wrought with stigma, which can prevent people from accessing help and marginalize those working through […]

Why “Am I an Alcoholic?” Is the Wrong Question

You’re most likely here because you’ve googled “Am I an Alcoholic” or you’re worried that you might have a drinking […]

‘Should I Quit Drinking?’ What it Means to Question Your Relationship with Alcohol

This whole idea that we need to hit “rock bottom” in order to change our relationship with alcohol is a […]

What is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a pattern of problematic drinking that runs on a spectrum of mild, moderate, to severe […]

Why Drinking Makes Your Anxiety Worse

Anxiety is something we all have some experience with. It can range from minor irritation to a full-on panic attack, […]

My Pandemic Drinking Was Problematic: Here’s How I Stopped

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, I responded to the news of a deadly virus approaching the US the same […]

Common Mistakes We Make When Trying to Quit Drinking

Recovery from alcohol use disorder is a beautiful—and sometimes arduous—process of discovery. So long as you’re committed to the journey, […]

How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep?

Many of us fall into the trap of thinking that a nightcap before bed will lull us to a night […]