For years I used to drink every day – not huge amounts but regularly. I would always be the first to suggest a trip to the pub for work drinks and the last to leave. But once I took a total alcohol ...

You can also take the lead in other ways by volunteering to host or inviting people to get togethers where alcohol isn’t center-stage or even present at all, says Young. Game or craft nights, bowling, ...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many people, they come with a nagging worry about drinking. Between office parties, family gatherings, and New Year's celebrations, it's easy to find ...