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Summer is a great time for outdoor sports and activities like swimming, hiking, cycling and boating. As people enjoy these activities, they may want to bring beverages, like alcohol, to stay cool...
With warmer weather comes graduation, prom, holiday weekends and more people on the roads. While this can be a celebratory time of the year, the extra traffic has increased risks, especially related...
As the seasons change, so do our activities, celebrations and even what we drink. Let’s take a look at how alcohol consumption can vary with the seasons and share some important tips on how to...
When you think of what causes allergies and asthma, you probably think of pollen, pets or dust. But did you know drinking alcohol can also affect these conditions? It’s important to understand...
You may have heard that drinking a little alcohol at the beginning stages of a cold will help you feel better. Some believe that a small amount can cure a cold or alleviate other illnesses. However...
When you’re pregnant, there are lots of things you should and shouldn’t do to keep you and your baby healthy. One of the most important guidelines to follow is to avoid drinking alcohol...
Have you ever heard someone say drinking alcohol, like whiskey or Irish coffee, can warm up your body when it’s cold outside? Well, this isn’t entirely true. It’s actually a temporary...
Have you ever heard someone say they have a secret cure for a hangover? There are lots of myths about how to cure a hangover, but not all of them work. Let’s explore some common myths and find out...
Driving is a responsibility that requires a person’s full attention and good judgment. Unfortunately, there are many myths about drinking and driving that can lead to dangerous decisions and tragic...
Have you ever felt pressured to do something because you believed all your friends were doing it? This is called peer pressure, and it can play a big role in whether teenagers decide to drink...
Drinking alcohol can cause problems not only for the person drinking but also for the people around them. In 2022, for example, 13,524 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in the U.S...
Alcohol Use Disorder, or AUD, is a medical condition where a person has a hard time controlling how much they drink, even when it can cause problems for them. With AUD, the person drinking...
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...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is caused by a mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The process of alcohol passing from the mother’s blood and to the baby through the umbilical cord can cause...
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...
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...
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...
If you have ever been stressed and wanted to relax or unwind, you may have reached for an alcoholic drink as a pick me up. Alcohol can be a popular choice for people looking to manage their mood or...
Find out why being able to hold your liquor may be more cause for caution than celebration.
Avoid mixing caffeine and alcohol so you can savor your buzz responsibly.
Thinking about or already using alcohol to relieve your pain? Learn about the risks.
Are your hangovers feeling more frequent and familiar? Learn more to ditch the deja vu!
What's the deal with mixing alcohol with prescription and over-the-counter medications? Here's what you need to know.
Find out why it’s unhealthy to use alcohol to cope with chronic stress and learn about healthy alternatives to use instead.
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.
Who says you can’t wind down or celebrate success with a drink or two? Have fun, but just make sure you know how alcoholic drinks may affect you.
To protect your career or even save a life, speak up about alcohol use concerns before they become a real issue.
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.
Find out how heavy drinking may be affecting your wallet, your health and your future.
A drink or two might be all it takes to loosen up, but one too many might lead to you sharing more than you mean to.
Did you know that a night of drinking can give you more than a hangover? Here are a few ways to improve your health by cutting back on booze.
Find out how mixing alcohol and tobacco is affecting you.
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