alcohol

Stop Saying We’re ‘Addicted’ to Everything

Misusing the term trivializes the experiences of addicts, misleads people about treatment options and lets bad behavior off the hook

Why Peanuts, Pickled Eggs and Pub Mix Became the Standard Free Bar Snacks

I’ve always looked kindly upon bars offering free food to their patrons, the subtle implication being that we’re all in this together — provided you’re cool with…

How to Deal With That Friend Who’s Still a Bad Influence

From the drug fiend to the strip-club aficionado

How Music Affects the Amount You Drink

Music triggers people in plenty of weird ways: It can calm you; it can make you happy; it can help you eat less; it can…