When I was growing up in Scotland, drinking was a rite of passage — and, as it did with me, typically started around age 13. During my teenage years, I associated alcohol with the good times: ...

(HealthDay)—Doctors aren't talking often enough with their patients about the harmful effects of alcohol, even if those patients are binge drinkers, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday. Only one in ...

A father who falls asleep on the couch after having several drinks three or four days a week, thereby missing out on time with his kids and wife. A sales executive who likes to "sip" scotch on the ...

These sure are challenging times. I hear from friends and clients that many have been turning to "vices" a little more than usual. If this applies to you, I’m not judging you; I want to help you, ...

DEAR ABBY: My 31-year-old son lives with us. He has had an on-again, off-again drinking problem since his 20s. He is kind-hearted, has an associate’s degree and is back in college again, but he’s ...

Dear Eric: My husband has struggled with problem drinking for years. At different points over the past several years, he has suffered legal consequences and lost a job. After a recent hospital stay, ...