Hope Academy was saddened to hear of the passing of co-founder Dr. Sigurd Zielke, beloved "Dr. Z."

Between the rush of holiday parties and family get-togethers, a question often arises among family members and friends, as they wonder what they should do about their own drinking when around a recovering friend or family member.

Quitting drinking can be tough. Here's a list of mental health experts’ and registered dietitians’ tips for how the non-alcoholic can get started going sober.

Severe anxiety can be debilitating. But for many people who experience it at more moderate levels it can be helpful, if we are open enough to embrace and reframe it.

Should we avoid drinking too much, too little and drink just the right amount to balance the health benefits and risks? Or is abstinence really your best option for optimal health?