Imagine you’ve been drinking lots of coffee every day for a long time and then one day you suddenly decide to stop “cold turkey”. You might start to get headaches, or even feel a bit shaky...

Have you ever wondered why some people struggle with alcohol use more than others? The answer is complex and involves multiple factors, to include environment, personal experiences, along with...

Alcohol poisoning, also commonly referred to as an alcohol overdose, is a serious and life-threatening consequence of consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. It happens when...

When you drink alcohol, your whole body absorbs and feels the effects of it. Blood alcohol content, or blood alcohol concentration, (BAC) measures the amount of alcohol in your blood. It is...

Warning Signs, Risks and Dangers of Underage Drinking The legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Underage drinking is a serious public health problem that causes significant health and safety...

Talking to Children about Alcohol  Having open and honest conversations with children about alcohol is crucial to help them understand the risks of alcohol use – and misuse – and make informed...

If you’re tempted to have a beer, glass of wine or any other type of alcohol with your medication, know it’s a risky decision. Mixing alcohol with certain medications can lead to serious health...

Avoid Consuming Alcohol During Pregnancy Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have serious consequences for the unborn child, such as increased risk of a woman experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth...

p.callout-box.orange-1 {background-color: #f05922;font-weight: 600;padding: 2rem;} Dangers of Drinking and Driving Drinking and driving is extremely dangerous. It can have serious consequences for...

What is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines alcohol use disorder (AUD) as “a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to...

While mild or moderate alcohol consumption – up to two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women – is generally considered to be fine, heavy alcohol consumption can cause problems for...

What's the deal with mixing alcohol with prescription and over-the-counter medications? Here's what you need to know.

Did you know that alcohol can be a factor in sexual assaults? Know what you can do to keep yourself and others safe while enjoying a few beverages.

Alcohol use comes with risks. Risks to your health, to your relationships and one risk we don’t talk about as often: suicide.

Check out these 10 long-term effects of drinking. They might make you think twice about how you own your limits.

Did you know that beyond your hangover, drinking can make you weaker in the short-term, both physically and mentally? Find out more here.

Check out these eight factors that can affect how quickly you start feeling buzzed, tipsy or drunk.

Drinking even a little bit of alcohol makes it risky to drive. Check out five ways you and your buddies can get home safely.

If you drink or spend time with buddies who drink, know the signs of alcohol poisoning to help keep yourself and others safe.