Throughout my life, I have been a reliable friend, a good student, a driven worker, a consistent athlete, and an adventurous person. I come from a loving home and consider myself fortunate to have the ...

What is the problem with being a high-functioning alcoholic? This is a question that has been posed several times to me and has probably crossed the minds of others. Although the term ...

Since the pandemic, non-alcoholic options have been multiplying at bars and supermarkets around the world, as alcohol consumption dips among younger people. The choices seem endless – from mocktails ...

Taylor Swift’s song “Fortnight” is getting a lot of attention for lyrics that include the line “I was a functioning alcoholic.” Swift, who co-wrote the track, hasn’t said whether she’s singing about ...

Recently, I have received numerous emails and comments from the loved ones of high-functioning alcoholics (HFAs) who are unsure how to deal with the HFA in their life. Loved ones of HFAs are often ...

This is the first of two columns on recognizing abusers of alcohol. Next week: A new way to help identify the problem drinker. Aetna said earlier this year it would pull out of the ACA marketplace for ...