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"Is it OK to drink a lot only a few times a year?"

One of the most common causes of death from drinking alcohol is alcohol poisoning. Binge drinking can be defined as drinking more than five standard drinks (four drinks for women) over two hours. (A standard…

"Does drinking and smoking pot increase depression? I stopped smoking and drinking, but now I have bad mood swings and sometimes I get so depressed. Is all of this from doing drugs? "

Many factors can contribute to a person becoming depressed, and alcohol or drug use are two factors that do make depression more likely to occur. Many people have the wrong impression and think that alcohol…

"My friend's having problems with her family. She says she sometimes wishes she wasn’t alive. She also gets drunk and passes out a lot. I’m just wondering what I can do to help her with her problem. "

Your friend is lucky to have someone like you concerned about her, and you are correct in your thinking that she needs help now. It sounds like a particularly rough time for her, and that her depressive…

"My dad is an alcoholic and my mom smokes. They fight constantly! Most of the stress goes on my brother, sister, and me. They constantly want us to choose sides and then one of them ends up getting mad. I'm mostly worried about my sister and the effect on her. What should I do? "

Your concern for your family is understandable and well-founded! I'm sure you're feeling alone right now, but there are people and groups out there you can lean on during this difficult time. Living in…
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