Alcoholism

Choosing sobriety since Dry January

Even on our own campus, researchers at UVic are involved with promoting alcohol awareness and reducing the negative health impacts on Canadians. Recently published research aims to reduce alcohol related…

Reflections on getting sober as an undergrad

I never see many students in these meetings. In your twenties, you’re encouraged to imbibe. But with every new warning of rising drug toxicity, I’m reminded of why colleges are…

Two presents not to give your relatives this Christmas

One of the principal reasons I hate spending Christmas with my relatives is the innumerable remarks about my non-existent alcoholism. Every Christmas morning I have a screwdriver with my breakfast…