Who’s in Charge of Your Drinking?

Who’s in Charge of Your Drinking?
Alcohol is an alluring solution to so many of life's problems. It numbs our minds and drowns our hearts but its momentary relief comes with consequences.gresei/Shutterstock
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Life is hard enough, right? We need something to cope. Why shouldn’t we have a temporary escape from the stresses of life? We know how serious alcohol abuse can become, but most casual drinkers feel that it isn’t really harming them.

The truth is that consistent use of alcohol, even at surprisingly low levels, can pave the way for serious health problems.