Red Wine Increases Cancer Risk—but Nine out of 10 Drinkers Are Not Aware of the Dangers / The Independent
The latest evidence suggests that the claimed benefits of drinking red wine for heart health are less than previously thought and are outweighed by the harmful effect alcohol has on cancer risk.
To The People Who Mistake My Social Anxiety For Rudeness: Here's What's Really Happening / Bustle
I'd like to set the record straight because I think there are a lot of other anxiety-ridden people out there who deal with the same misunderstandings. Here's what's actually happening when my anxiety makes me seem unfriendly.
I Discovered I Was a 'Dry Drunk'. Could You Be One Too? / The Telegraph (UK)
I blindly assumed that my large, daily dose of alcohol was to blame for everything from my mood swings and lack of discipline to my inability to park a car properly.
How Bad is the Opioid Epidemic? / Frontline PBS
Twelve states have more opioid prescriptions than people.
These Bartenders Have Given Up The Bottle. Here's Why. / Food Republic
Jack McGarry serves the world's best cocktails, but he and other notable bartenders have sworn off booze.
Alcohol Abuse Is a Major Predictor for Gun Crime / The Trace
A prior alcohol conviction proved to be a stronger risk factor for gun violence than age, gender, or history of prior violent behavior.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Family Addiction / The Washington Post
According to the National Association for Children of Alcoholics, 76 million Americans—roughly 43 percent of the U.S. adult population—have been exposed to alcoholism in the family; and there are an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics (COAs) in the United States.