For years, alcohol helped quiet the anxiety tied to my bipolar disorder. When I finally got the right medication, the desire to drink vanished. Anxiety is usually a big part of bipolar disorder, and ...

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, one-fifth of individuals who suffer from social anxiety also wrestle with problem drinking. At first glance, the two conditions may seem ...

This, in turn, suggests the number of “gray area” drinkers may be on the rise. It’s a nonclinical and somewhat vague term, albeit one that has gained traction in recent years. It generally describes ...

The casual mimosa at Sunday brunch or celebratory champagne toast might seem harmless, but when alcohol consumption shifts from occasional morning indulgences to regular pre-noon drinking patterns, it ...