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I always knew alcoholism would kill my mother. But that hasn't stopped me from trying to understand why. MORE
By Anna David
Before he quit drinking, Jimmy Pardo—the host of the popular podcast Never Not Funny—used to get tossed out of casinos. Now, every Thanksgiving, he raises money for disabled kids. That's no joke. MORE
By Nic Sheff
I used to assume that every addict or alcoholic had to practice complete abstinence. Then I met some people who proved me wrong. MORE
Melody Anderson, Family and Addiction Therapist MORE
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"Operation Swill" swoops on 29 establishments for swapping booze to boost profits.
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Reality star Meredith Phillips reveals her years of blackout drinking and hangovers.
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