Your drinking secret is far from “safe” when you’re struggling solo. It may feel embarrassing to share your issues concerning alcohol with anyone. It’s totally understandable, especially when you may seem to be doing just fine from an outsider’s perspective. The last...
You probably already know that alcohol can damage your liver and also cause weight gain. Alcohol converts to sugar in your bloodstream, which provokes an insulin response that studies show can lead to weight gain by causing your body’s cells to store glucose as fat....
Days of unemployment and added stress – or even remote work where “happy hour” could start virtually anytime and was as close as your kitchen — led many people to start drinking more regularly during the pandemic. You may have been facing the pressure of...
Some alcoholics are very good at hiding their addiction. They could be categorized as high-functioning alcoholics and successfully manage work, family, and social life without anyone being the wiser to their drinking habits. Their physical appearance, however, can...
Anxiety is a common affliction, but its symptoms are not always obvious to the person who suffers from this condition or the people who love them. They may feel crazy or be marked as a “worrier,” but there is nothing crazy about anxiety. It’s a valid mental health...
Alcohol abuse affects every aspect of life, from your health and your relationships to your career and your finances. And the cost may be more than you bargained for. Find out what alcoholism is costing you—and commit to making a change. The Cost to Your Physical...
