My drinking around friends was merely social; my alcohol addiction behind closed doors was invisible. (Photo: Photo Courtesy of Sam Thomas) People are often bemused when I say I was a “functioning” ...

My book Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic: Professional Views and Personal Insights has just been released online. I am overjoyed to share it and hope the Q&A below will help clarify what a ...

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 ...

According to the CDC, about 178,000 people die annually from alcohol-related causes. Specialized support such as therapy, treatment programs, self-help meetings, recovery coaching, and/or ...

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 ...

A doctor explains what the latest research on alcohol teaches us about its effects on physical health and mental health; ...

Rising alcohol misuse among professionals in New Jersey is drawing attention to the need for awareness, education, and supportive recovery resources. CHESTER, NJ ...

A hospice nurse has told how she wasn't aware of her spiralling drinking problem until she slashed alcohol from her diet. Julie McFadden, from Los Angeles in California, made the decision to stop ...

Kanye West is opening up about how he’s evolved throughout his time in the spotlight, and the public persona he maintained earlier in his career that wound up causing him more harm than good. “Me ...

Fans are noticing that Miranda in And Just Like That... might be showing signs of alcoholism. But what does it mean to be an alcoholic? Plus, Cynthia Nixon reveals her take on Miranda's drinking ...