It’s been a tough year with increases in substance use and overdoses. Relapse is a real concern for anyone in recovery during the holidays. Drinking is a commercial part of the holiday celebration for many people and it has worsened during the pandemic. People in your household may drink or you may find yourself…

Is this young man at risk for substance use?  Could he become one of the 12 million people in the U.S. who are problem drinkers? He’s 25 years-old. Comes from a divorced family. Parents had poor parenting skills and dad was verbally abusive. He’s dating a woman who binge drinks on weekends. He already has financial…

Holidays can prove to be challenging when it comes to fighting addictions. For those who struggle with food problems and binge eating, New Year’s Eve and day can prove most difficult. Food abounds and is the focus of celebration. Both the evening before and day of the new year are opportunities to rack up the…

In the past few years we have heard about the benefits of having a little alcohol (e.g., red wine), but a new report says the downside of alcohol outweighs the benefits. And certainly we know how easily alcohol can be abused. But you may be surprised to hear about the link of alcohol usage to…

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