About 20% of Americans in the last 30 days have had an episode of heavy drinking. Now, a new study is calling into question the term "functional alcoholic" and taking a closer look at alcohol's real ...

A hospice nurse has told how she wasn't aware of her spiralling drinking problem until she slashed alcohol from her diet. Julie McFadden, from Los Angeles in California, made the decision to stop ...

Throughout my life, I have been a reliable friend, a good student, a driven worker, a consistent athlete, and an adventurous person. I come from a loving home and consider myself fortunate to have the ...

When we think of addiction, we often imagine chaos, collapse, and lives unraveling. But what happens when the person quietly battling addiction is still leading meetings, exceeding goals, mentoring ...

The Endlesssimmer.com writers are genius. Many Floridians become functioning alcoholics during the summer months to avoid feeling the excruciating heat and humidity. A consistent buzz is a great way ...

Of those taking part in Dry January, 15% see it as a way to change their habits long term, which is particularly pronounced among 25–34-year-olds, who are most motivated by mental and physical health.