Why Do Some People Mix Alcohol and Antifreeze?
Do people really drink antifreeze and alcohol? Why would someone make this choice -- and what type of harm are they exposing themselves to when they do? What Is Antifreeze and Its Composition? Antifreeze is...
Can Alcohol Consumption Affect Your Sleep Apnea?
Decades of research have documented a clear connection between alcohol and sleep apnea. Continuing to drink after being diagnosed with this condition can undermine your health and even threaten your life. How Does Alcohol Affect...
Understanding Alcohol Esophagitis
The connection between alcohol and esophageal cancer often begins with a condition called alcohol esophagitis. What is Alcohol Esophagitis? Alcohol esophagitis is a medical condition that is characterized by an inflammation of the esophagus. It...
Can You Safely Drink Alcohol While Taking Prednisone?
Physicians often advise their patients to curtail or end their alcohol use while taking prescription medications. Does this apply to steroids or other anti-inflammatory meds? For example, can you drink alcohol while taking prednisone? What...
Can You Drink Alcohol While on Ozempic?
Ozempic has been in the news a lot lately, but many people still have questions about this medication’s benefits and potential drawbacks. For example, can you drink alcohol on Ozempic? And what happens if you...
Drinking Alcohol With Antibiotics: What to Know
Often, when you receive a prescription from your doctor, they advise you to abstain from alcohol while you’re taking the medication. This doesn’t apply to all meds, though, which leads us to today’s question: Can...
Justin Timberlake: Alcohol & DWI
Photo: Justin Timberlake | Sag Harbor Police Department On June 18, news broke that pop star Justin Timberlake had been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. As expected, this prompted a range of...
AA Daily Meditation
Every day, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) posts messages to support those who are working to maintain their recovery. You don’t have to be an active AA participant, or even follow the 12-Step model, to benefit from...
Alcohol and Sleep Problems
It’s not uncommon to hear someone say that they often have a drink at the end of the day to help them sleep. However, the truth about the connection between alcohol and sleep suggests that...