I thought I needed alcohol to enjoy sex… but being sober made it so much better
Drunk sex was the only kind I could have with a new guy – until I quit drinking and focussed on sexual satisfaction
What’s the best hangover cure for the morning after an election?
Whether you’re recovering from a festive night out or a stressful vote, what’s needed is a reliable pick-me-up
Runner’s high: the well-trodden road of swapping drugs and alcohol for exercise
From marathon binges to marathon running, here’s why former substance users find release in hitting the pavement
Most people drink in moderation – here’s what we heavy drinkers can learn from them
If you think no one sticks to the recommended maximum 14 units of alcohol a week, you’re kidding yourself, just as Adrian Chiles once did
After drugs and booze, an ultramarathon taught me how to love the mile I’m in
Breaking the cycle of my addictions was tough, but then I found inner strength by pushing myself to complete a 50-mile race
Germans thirsty for alcohol-free beer as brewers boost taste
Rise in bars stocking 0% beers to meet demand of drinkers who wish to ditch the hangover
My mum was an addict. I know the pain and suffering this causes
Drugs and alcohol can ruin the lives of family members. They need and deserve our support too, says the Labour MP Caroline Flint
My alcoholic fiance has tried to give up but keeps hiding cider in his bag
He blames stress at work for his drinking and has been diagnosed with anxiety, but he even drinks at work. With two small children to look after, I can’t cope with it any more
I did dry February as well as January – and waved goodbye to hangxiety
I don’t want to be teetotal, but I have had enough of the creeping panic, shame and guilt that comes with drinking. A spell without alcohol left me thoroughly restored
The Guardian view on the science of hangovers: no more research needed
Editorial: Raise a glass, though only one, to the selfless German students and Swedish sailors who have offered up their livers to science
Beer before wine not fine, scientists find after vomit-filled tests
Research into old saying about alcohol consumption shows you get a hangover either way
‘Hangxiety’: why alcohol gives you a hangover and anxiety
A few drinks can relax you – but, says scientist David Nutt, that morning-after feeling is the booze playing tricks with your brain
The NHS 10-year plan: what we already know
Changes will include a mental health overhaul and advances in diabetes care
‘You’re going to freak out’: how to conquer your Foma (fear of missing alcohol)
If you’re tempted by Dry January, don’t let fear hold you back – ditching booze doesn’t have to make you a bore
Seven ways to cut back on alcohol
Many people are trying to drink less this October – but what do you do if your resolve is waning? Here are some ideas to keep you drinking in moderation all year round