Hundreds of reasons can explain why someone chooses not to drink alcohol – but they don’t owe you an explanation. For many, drinking booze is a fun social pastime. For others, it leads to destructive ...

The last night I ever drank, I was with my friends. From the outside, it looked like a typical Friday night in New York City: a quick happy hour after work, wine with dinner, followed by cocktails, ...

With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a ...

CINCINNATI (CNN Newsource/WKRC) - How much alcohol you and your spouse drink could directly influence your teenage children's drinking habits. According to a new study published this month, ...

Many people are starting 2026 by taking part in Dry January, swearing off alcohol for the first month of the year. But new ...

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 vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a "gateway drug" to more harmful substances. More than 84% of ...

Dr. Christopher Kahler always wanted a career exploring “how people make meaning out of their lives.” He planned to teach philosophy or literature. But when he got a job working with teens recovering ...

The holidays can be difficult for people who are recovering from alcohol misuse or addiction. Experts say those who want to refrain from drinking can create exit plans to leave holiday events, or ...

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful binge-drinking behaviors.