Alcohol By Volume (ABV) and “Proof” Explained

Alcohol By Volume (ABV) can be very difficult to determine. (Another term you often hear related to ABV is “proof.”) But it’s an important concept to understand in order to stay in control of one’s drinking, which is why I have updated my 2011 post on this topic. I’m updating this post because one of…

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Secondhand Drinking – Why We Must Prevent It

secondhand drinking IS childhood trauma

Secondhand Drinking has been in the news a lot lately. Below you’ll find a sampling of this news coverage: CNN  The secondhand harms of drinking impact 1 in 5 adults, study says (CNN) About one-fifth of adults in the United States have experienced some form of harm due to someone else’s behavior while drinking. Science…

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Alcohol’s Harm to Others | Secondhand Drinking

Alcohol’s Harm to Others | Secondhand Drinking are two terms that identify the very real, health-harming, quality-of-life impacts that a person’s drinking has on others. Secondhand Drinking is a term I coined in 2009 to raise awareness about the negative impacts a person’s drinking behaviors has on others. Drinking behaviors include: verbal, physical, emotional abuse; neglect; blackouts; unplanned/unwanted…

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