10 Ways People Get Drunk without Drinking

Understanding how much alcohol your body can tolerate is the first step in preventing overconsumption. Pay attention to how you feel after each drink, and listen to your body’s signals. If you start to feel overly relaxed, dizzy, or disoriented, it’s a sign to stop...

Alcohol intolerance Symptoms & causes

True alcohol allergy (versus an allergic reaction to ingredients in alcoholic drinks) is very rare. While a blood allergy test can help identify an allergy to certain components in alcoholic beverages, it won’t confirm alcohol intolerance. Studies also suggest...

What Are the 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous NA?

If you like the idea of a structured group meeting but find that 12-step groups don’t feel like a great fit, SMART Recovery may be a great alternative. “Depending on the rigidity of a home group or sponsor, they may not offer a modified approach,” Patterson says. In...