Problem Drinking

The Myth of the 'Fine Line' Between Healthy and Unhealthy Drinking

Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D. | Posted 06.01.2012

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Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D.

It is a myth that the drinking world is neatly divided into two categories of people -- alcoholics vs. "everyone else" -- where "everyone else" has nothing to be concerned about.

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Rush People Who Have 1-2 Drinks To AA?

Stanton Peele | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Problem Drinking, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Normal Drinking, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous, Personal Health, Addiction & Recovery, Home News
Stanton Peele

Given that heavy drinkers often don't become "normal" drinkers on their own, the takeaway message for clinicians and family members is to help connect a problem drinker to a community social service agency or Alcoholics Anonymous.

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The Good and the Evil of Alcohol

Stanton Peele | Posted 11.17.2011

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Stanton Peele

It may not be that alcohol produces these benefits, but that people who lead good lives are moderate drinkers, not teetotalers. What does this say about what we should teach about alcohol?

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