Kristen McGuiness
The 12 steps may help many of us to stay sober and live healthier lives, but they can't always heal trauma from our past. So what can? MORE
How much do alcoholics and drug addicts really have in common? Our experts explain the similarities as well as the differences. MORE
The best destinations for recovery on the road—from the vistas of Vermont to the blissful beaches of Baja. MORE
They may not be AA-approved, but books by writers from Eckhart Tolle to Marianne Williamson have been eagerly adopted by millions of 12-steppers. By Kristen McGuiness MORE
Not everyone cleans up in their twenties and thirties. Or even their forties or fifties. What kind of challenges do you face when you're doing still doing meth at Mah Jongg? MORE
Surrendering to addiction—and to the fact that you’re not in charge anymore—is considered necessary for sobriety. Kristen McGuiness examines how to get there—and where, exactly, “there” is. MORE
When we put down the bottle and the blow, we often reach for the cookies and candy. But when does that last pint of Ben and Jerry's become one pint too many? MORE
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
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
Drugs and booze can wreak havoc on our teeth and gums, so it's no surprise that many former addicts continue to dodge their dentists long after they've achieved sobriety. Let's face it, few people love getting drilled, especally at 8 am. But here are a few reasons you need to brave up. MORE
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This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.
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Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.
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A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.
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A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.
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The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.
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