Estimates indicate that the yearly expenses to employers range from $33–$68 billion, which result from a combination of factors, including lost productivity and healthcare expenses. Alcohol misuse can create significant consequences for the workplace. When people talk about the dangers of alcoholism at work, they typically refer to employees with signs of an alcohol use…

But to drink yourself to death, you really have to love drinking (or have some serious issues). Without further ado, let’s take a look at 10 people who literally drank themselves to death, one way or another. Best known as the bassist of the Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose in 1979.…

Questions about blackouts during routine medical visits could serve as an important simple screen for the risk of alcohol-related harms. Blackouts increase the risk of injuries, accidents, legal issues, and relationship problems. They can also lead to dangerous behaviors, such as drunk driving or unsafe sexual practices. Blackouts don’t just erase memories—they can significantly alter…