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 ...

As many low- and no-alcohol options are positioned as healthier alternatives, featuring fewer calories and sometimes ...

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” ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...