Hangovers
Two hangovers stand out in my life. I was 14 or so and spent the night discovering the joys of boxed red wine with my mother. We [...]
How To Be A Healthy Alcoholic
In many ways, I am unlike many alcoholics. I quit drinking only one time – the last time – and it has lasted for 14 years (so [...]
Marketing Alcohol to Teens
For teens who are lucky enough to grow up in households where alcohol is not a mainstay, their first influence to drink usually comes from the media. [...]
Non-alcoholic Beverages
After I quit drinking, it took me a couple of years before I would try a non-alcoholic beer. My AA friends were adamant about not drinking non-alcoholic [...]
Alcoholic Relationships
In my life, most of my relationships have been alcoholic. I was the drinker, or my partner was the drinker, or we both were. Since I stopped [...]
Adult Children of Alcoholics
In the world of AA programs, there are two types of “Children of Alcoholics (COA)” – adult children (ACOA) and actual children. One might think that adult [...]
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