#risky drinking

[freddyarenas]

HBO - Risky Drinking No. 02

[refinery29]

A new documentary shows why a lot of our stereotypes  about alcoholism just aren’t true anymore -- and why that’s a problem

For example, "Families and friends think they can’t do anything until the person bottoms out," says Carrie Wilkens, PhD, cofounder and clinical director of the Center for Motivation and Change. "I would love for that phrase to get completely eradicated from our vocabulary."

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RISKY DRINKING Documentary on Alcoholic Abuse Sets HBO Premiere Date

RISKY DRINKING Documentary on Alcoholic Abuse Sets HBO Premiere Date

RISKY DRINKING The ‘cautionary documentary’ RISKY DRINKING, presented by HBO and the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, challenges viewers to recognize when their drinking may be putting them at risk and offers information that could help millions of Americans lead healthier lives. (more…)

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[mari-musing]

Sponge Cake & Ethanol

Since I've been experimenting with low FODMAP foods and haven't been bloated like a balloon, I have been able to see my form. I have a lot of muscle definition with an overlay of sponge. I want to lose that sponge. My food is pretty good - maybe a few too many little treats; I exercise most days; so I am back to the same point - I drink too much wine with its dense empty calories. An interesting fact: as risky drinking amongst young people decreases, middle-aged and older people are increasing their alcohol intake exponentially. Anecdotally, I see it all around me, including my own kitchen.