Struggling to quit alcohol is a deeply personal and often difficult challenge, but it’s a challenge you can overcome. Whether you’re concerned about your health, relationships, or sense of control, ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person stops ...

Even after quitting, insurers continue to charge higher premiums, and former smokers or drinkers are still treated as ...

I started drinking alcohol around age 18 as a freshman in college. At the time I had no idea I would go on to drink almost every day for the next 54 years, through marriage, fatherhood and my entire ...

Over the summer, I attended a wedding in Michigan. There was an open bar with endless booze. For some reason, I decided I didn’t want any. And over the last few months, I still haven’t had the taste ...

Drinking used to help Bella Falk, 46, get through bad dates. She decided to quit both booze and dating apps. She's happier making the most of what she has rather than worrying about what she doesn't.

Brett Young in Nashville, Tenn. in June 2025. The 44-year-old country singer released his new album 2.0 last week and shared some insight into the album’s title during an appearance on the Today show ...

The 22-year-old says her family mocks her for the things she enjoys and the choices she’s made for her well-being Getty A woman says her family mocks her for hobbies like hiking and camping as well as ...

For years, the common wisdom and science was that a little bit of alcohol wasn’t bad — and even beneficial — for your health: A toast to moderation. But new research published in BMJ Evidence-Based ...

Is there such a thing as "too young" to get sober? At 25, Lauren McQuistin decided she needed to quit drinking for good. At the time, she was studying and performing opera at Yale School of Music.