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Nov 13, 20209 min read

Normative Alcohol Culture: What It Is and Why It Matters

Normative alcohol culture describes what we think and how we speak about and engage with alcohol. Alcohol culture dictates what is ...

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May 17, 20205 min read

What to Say When Saying “Alcoholic” Doesn’t Feel Right

Addiction is highly nuanced and complex and requires precise language. The on-going use of the term “alcoholic” simply does not capture the

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Feb 28, 20208 min read

3.5 Years into My Sobriety and I Still Feel the Pull: What You Can Do When Cravings Hit

3.5 years into my sobriety. And then it happened. Out of nowhere, a thought popped into my head: you should have a drink.

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Jan 23, 20203 min read

Oprah’s Gigantic, Thoughtless and Borderline Dangerous Instagram Post

Oprah's ad that encourages binge-drinking amongst women.

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Oct 16, 20194 min read

But What If Addiction Isn't a Disease? Part II

Another incongruency that’s worth mentioning is that within the BDMA, the foundation of this model’s argument that addiction is a disease ..

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Oct 16, 20195 min read

But What If Addiction Isn't a Disease? Part I

As someone who struggled with problematic alcohol use and consumption, labelling my experience as a "disease" never sat well with me.

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