Alcohol Misuse & Abuse
Blog articles on Sobering Up that address the alcohol misuse and abuse problems facing the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
#CincodeDrinko, #DrinkodeMayo Trend on Social Media
Along with New Year’s Eve and St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo has become one of the days...
Alcohol Substitute: Drunkenness Without the Nasty Hangover?
Two years ago, makers of powdered alcohol touted the ability to whip up your favorite cocktail wherever there...
Surgeon General: Addiction is a Public Health Crisis
Today the U.S. Surgeon General released a first-of-its-kind report about addiction that shows how widely and deeply drug...
Moderate Drinking Harder than Abstinence for Problem Drinkers
A new study suggests that people struggling with alcohol misuse have more success at going completely dry versus...
Back to School 2016: Alcohol Trends on Campus
As colleges around the country gear up for the start of a new school year, some alcohol-related trends are...
Mean Drunk? New Research Confirms It’s a Real Thing
You know the types. There’s the silly drunk. There’s the crying drunk. And then there’s the guy everyone...
Britain’s BBC Uncovers the Truth About Alcohol
In January, the UK issued a warning that any amount of drinking increases the risk of cancer and...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April 1 is the start of the 30th annual Alcohol Awareness Month in the U.S. Created and promoted...
Getting Sober Isn’t Easy. Talking About Sobriety Can Be Just as Hard.
Sporting events. The after-work happy hour. A girls’ night out. In a culture where drinking is a common...
Study Finds Working Long Hours Linked to Excessive Drinking
Three martini lunches may be a thing of the past, but for many workers heading out to happy...