If you’re one of the more than 30 million Americans taking antidepressants, you might be wondering if a drink now and then is a problem. After all, alcohol is famous for numbing emotions and it’s everywhere you look, making it hard to say no. But is it safe to mix antidepressants with even one drink of alcohol?
You might be thinking there’s no way you binge drink regularly — but if you’re counting your drinks, you might be surprised. So read on to learn what binge drinking is and what supplements you can take to cut down on hangovers and its long-lasting health effects.
It’s not easy to cut back or stop drinking alcohol for people with mental health conditions. But with ADHD, it gets even harder. Currently, anywhere from 140 to 366 million adults worldwide are managing ADHD. And this neurodevelopmental disorder often comes with symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — behaviors that alcohol also affects.
Ever stopped to wonder how your kidneys are doing? Unless you’ve felt a strange pain in your stomach or watched your ankles swell up — probably not. Read on to find out how alcohol affects them and what to do to keep them healthy, without sacrificing your social life or workday wind-down.
Moms are drinking almost double what they did a decade ago. And with never-ending dance classes and soccer matches or feedings and diaper changes, something to take the edge off so food tastes better and bickering sounds quieter makes sense.
Ever find yourself reaching for a second (or third) glass of wine after a long day? Or maybe you can’t resist a cold beer when
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Sunnyside is a system for creating a more mindful approach to drinking to help you reach your goals. Our members are seeing major benefits, including a 30% average reduction in weekly drinks, improved sleep, a healthier diet, money saved, and an overall improved sense of well-being.
Sunnyside is not designed to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). For resources related to AUD, including how to get support, please visit the NIH website. We’ve also partnered with Moderation Management, a non-profit dedicated to reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.
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Sunnyside is a system for creating a more mindful approach to drinking to help you reach your goals. Our members are seeing major benefits, including a 30% average reduction in weekly drinks, improved sleep, a healthier diet, money saved, and an overall improved sense of well-being.
Sunnyside is not designed to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). For resources related to AUD, including how to get support, please visit the NIH website. We’ve also partnered with Moderation Management, a non-profit dedicated to reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.