What Are the Benefits of Alcohol Moderation?
Reading Time: 4 minutesAlcohol consumption is a common part of social gatherings and personal routines for many individuals. While moderate alcohol intake can be enjoyable and even have some health benefits, excessive consumption poses significant risks. The Virginia Department of Health reports that between 2016 and 2021, there was a notable rise in the average yearly fatalities due […]
Can Alcoholics Drink Moderately?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAbstinence has long been considered the primary approach to treating alcohol use disorders. Alcoholics Anonymous firmly promotes an abstinence model of recovery. However, there is a growing cadre of addiction treatment practitioners that recognize the ability of alcoholics to maintain a safe level of consumption. Thus, the question, “Can alcoholics drink moderately?” would historically be […]
How to Enjoy Alcohol in Moderation this Fall
Reading Time: 3 minutesAlcohol consumption is a definite American pastime. American culture is awash in alcohol advertisements, and it seems to be a prerequisite at many parties. Even though it is legal, alcohol is a drug that can be addictive and cause a host of problems. Nonetheless, drinking alcohol isn’t necessarily something to be avoided altogether. It is […]