Posts by Nate Anderson

This family-friendly March 17 showcase features world-class Irish musicians, step dancers, storytellers and Ukrainian performers in a sold-out celebration In New York, the 15th annual alcohol-free celebration takes over a landmark Gilded Age mansion with a lineup of acclaimed Irish musicians and award-winning step dancers. Organizers say the cross-cultural event pairs Irish tradition with Ukrainian…

People are using weight loss drugs to cut back on drinking. We already have a prescription for that. To some extent, Americans are talking about alcohol more than ever. We’re having open conversations about the negative health impacts of drinking. People are consuming less booze overall and examining strategies to moderate, even as each drink…

The holidays can be a fun time of joy and celebration, but for those in recovery, constant social events might elicit feelings of stress, temptation, triggers, and peer pressure. For many, maintaining sobriety during the holidays might make celebrating a dreaded experience. Xavier Aguayo, Clinical Therapist at Loma Linda University Behavioral Health, explains that for…

Non-alcoholic beer is often presented as a safe alternative to alcohol, but it is important to be aware of the risks before trying it. It may seem like a great choice if you are trying to limit your alcohol use since non-alcoholic beer often smells and tastes similar to alcoholic beers. However, there are dangers…

America’s seniors aren’t immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and methamphetamines — have surged 9,000% in the last eight years, which matches rates among younger adults. That’s according to research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which was presented at…