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Every year, many Americans take part in Dry January, where they refrain from consuming alcohol for 31 days. For some, their primary motivation is curiosity. They exercise regularly and eat healthy but also have a glass of wine with dinner. Would skipping a nightly sip affect how you feel or boost your fitness during or…

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Country musician Chris Stapleton recently discussed his decision to get sober and how he did it without rehab. A star whose pre-show ritual used to include a shot of tequila, Stapleton knew he had a problem. He said, “I didn’t have to go to rehab, but from a 45-year-old man health perspective, a doctor’s going…

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Drinking alcohol has become so common in society that typically, the person who chooses not to drink faces questions from confused peers and gets sideways glances instead of the one who overindulges. Undoubtedly, alcoholism has become an epidemic, with new research showing that alcohol-induced liver disease increased during the pandemic. So how should Christians engage…

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Anthony Hopkins had a lot to celebrate on New Year’s Eve. The 85-year-old Welsh actor took to Instagram to celebrate the New Year and discuss his experiences with alcoholism and sobriety. “I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year,” he said in a video posted to the platform. “I’m celebrating 47 years today of…

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In a world where essential items such as toilet paper, milk, and eggs are becoming harder to find, there is one item that has become much easier to find on shelves-alcohol. U.S. governors have recently relaxed state alcohol regulations to permit home deliveries and take out for alcoholic beverages. Evidence suggests the recent adjustment to…

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