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Alcohol Misuse Definitions

Oftentimes, the effects of alcohol misuse can extend beyond personal health. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can have damaging effects on your social and professional life as well. Read on to learn more about the consequences of alcohol use.

Consequences of Alcohol Use: Warnings for Alcoholism

Consequences of Alcohol Use

Get Started With Medication To Drink Less

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Quitting Alcohol

The negative effects of heavy alcohol use typically aren’t limited to just the person drinking. Alcohol misuse can affect relationships with partners, family members, co-workers, and others.

How to Tell When Alcohol Is Affecting Your Relationships

Alcohol impairs our ability to drive and can have harsh consequences. The statistics prove it. Drunk driving can lead to lives lost, jobs lost, severe injury, legal trouble, debt, and incarceration. 

Drinking and Driving: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

 Starting a business is stressful. If you’re currently dealing with  mental health concerns, this guide can help bring that stress to manageable levels.


Is Your Mental Health Ready to Start a Business? | Oar Health

Starting a Business When You Have Mental Health Challenges

Humans have drunk alcohol for thousands of years. It is so ingrained in our culture that it’s considered a normal part of everyday life.

Social Drinking vs. Problem Drinking, Alcohol Addiction, and Alcohol Use Disorder

How to properly prepare and perform your best at your next networking event, and how to avoid unhealthy and self-sabotaging habits.


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How to Develop and Maintain Healthy Networking Strategies

Are you newly sober or sober curious? This guide helps you set boundaries with drinking friends, pushy people, and anyone who doesn't understand or respect your sobriety or recovery.