Alcoholism

Alcoholism is the physical or emotional dependence on alcohol. It comes in different forms: A person suffering from alcoholism might get drunk every day, or wait for the weekend to binge. Regardless of the drinking pattern, long-term heavy alcohol consumption affects the liver, heart, and brain, and it can be difficult to overcome without help.

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How Alcohol Affects Your Body
Wondering why one margarita makes you loopy while your friends can go back for seconds (or vice versa)? These factors might just explain it.
Alcohol Myths Busted
You've probably heard these around a cocktail party (or uttered them yourself). Sadly, that doesn't make 'em true.
Are You More Drunk Than You Think?
It's just a glass of wine...or is it? This is the sobering truth about what happens to your body and your DUI risk—on even a little bit of booze.
Heavy Drinking Might Harm the Lungs
Alcohol appears to reduce levels of a protective respiratory gas, study finds
Chrissy Teigen Celebrates 50 Days of Sobriety with Her Kids: 'My Longest Streak Yet'
"Today is my 50 day sobriety streak," Chrissy Teigen wrote on Instagram, posting a video of her daughter Luna and son Miles crawling on her while she attempted to work out.
Chrissy Teigen Shares She’s ‘4 Weeks Sober’ with Fan on Instagram
Chrissy Teigen previously opened up about her relationship with alcohol in 2017.
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Mom Who Drank Alcohol Through Pregnancy Explains What Her 43-Year-Old's Life is Like Today

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All Alcoholism

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Ed Sheeran Reveals Substance Abuse Battle, Says Music & His Girlfriend Saved Him: 'It All Starts Off as a Party'
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12 Inspiring Things Celebrities Have Said About Living With Addiction
FDA Clears the First-Ever Mobile App to Treat Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine Addiction
Demi Lovato Opens Up About Her Sobriety: 'Every Day Is A Battle'
Charlize Theron Opens Up About the Night Her Alcoholic Father Was Killed by Her Mother
What I Learned From Doing Dry January
Surgeon General Says Addiction Crisis a 'Moral Test for America'
Is It Unhealthy to Drink a Glass of Wine Every Night?
All About The Strange Condition That Causes Your Body to Churn Out Alcohol
Here's Why You Eat More When You Drink
Here's What Happened When I Cut Out Alcohol and Sweets for 40 Days
When Spilling Your Drink Can Lead to a Chemical Burn
The Strange Link Between Blue Eyes and Alcohol Addiction Risk
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Why a Glass of Wine Can Make You Look More Attractive, According to One Study
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4 Foods That May Shorten Your Life
A Totally Bizarre New Internet Addiction
3 Weird Health Benefits of Wine
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