Expert Unveils How Hollywood’s Social Culture Romanticizes Heavy Drinking

The “Triple Crown of Drinking”: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, many people drink significantly more than they do the rest of the year, sometimes doubling their usual intake. Surveys suggest the average American increases alcohol consumption by more than a quarter during the holiday… Read More

The Fourth of July is only a few days away, and chances are you're already shopping for this year's cookout. Last year, Americans spent an estimated $3.8 billion on alcohol for one of the biggest drinking holidays here in the U.S. Executive Director of Wholeview Wellness, Dr. Sarah Church, shares ways you can celebrate safely and responsibly. Read More

Dr. Sarah Church, founder and executive director of Wholeview Wellness in New York City, shares some tips on how to enjoy these celebrations while supporting recovery. "We encourage people to bring a, a sober buddy along with them. Somebody that understands what they’re trying to do and can support them. If they don’t have somebody who’s sober. Trying to pick somebody that’s not going to be drinking heavily that they can kind of spend time with is another option,” said Dr. Church. Read More