In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants to help their friend, who has become distant due ...

When a friend or loved one shows signs of alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that affects the brain ...

Alcohol is the most misused substance in our society. Heavy drinking affects not only the drinker but his or her family, friends, work and social environment. ”Just as ripples spread out when a single ...

DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social drinker. Twelve years ago, she lost her husband to cancer and began drinking increasingly heavily.

DEAR ANNIE: I enjoy reading your advice and hope you have some for me. I’ve always been the person people come to with their problems. I’m told I’m a good listener, likely because of my own counseling ...