By Jenna Hollenstein

What if you decide that drink is a problem for you, but find it hard to identify as an “alcoholic,” or to be accepted as one? Jenna Hollenstein found a very personal path through her minefield. MORE  

By Rachel Lindsay

The cavalier attitude displayed by people about Winehouse's death caused this writer to wonder: am I supposed to accept this as my addict dad's fate, too? MORE  

By Alex Porter

Ok, it's true. Some A.A. sayings are ancient and annoying. But others are still relevant today.  MORE  

By Patty Nasey

Though not a daily drinker, Patty Nasey found her imbibing increasing—until the vacation when she wanted a Presidente and her daughter posed a reasonable question. MORE  

By Ruth Fowler

Some experts claim that while total abstinence works best for 'true alcoholics,' moderation may be more effective for 'problem drinkers.' But is reality ever so simple? Not everyone thinks so. MORE  

By Ruth Fowler

Let's face it. Many of us do process life differently than so-called "normies." But luckily we have tools to combat the insanity we live with on a daily basis. MORE  

By Kristen McGuiness

What if you've kissed the all-nighters goodbye and still resemble the haggard hard partier you used to be? The Fix explains how to look as good you feel. MORE  

By Nic Sheff

After an adolescence spent in countless rehabs and psych wards, Nic Sheff came to believe that everyone suffered from suicidal impulses, oozing abscesses and maddening drug cravings. Then he fell in love with a girl from the other side of the tracks. MORE  

By Ruth Fowler

It’s not right to publicly admit that you don’t like your own mother. But it’s also not right how much my mother likes food. MORE  

By Kristen McGuiness

It's time for abstinence extremists to stop spreading the dangerous propaganda that "clean and sober" means no medications for depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Even Alcoholics Anonymous says so. MORE