You Don't Have to Quit: 20 Science-Backed Strategies to Help Your Loved One Drink Less

Help your loved one drink less, reduce your stress, save your relationship

In a world that glorifies alcohol—from signature cocktails to craft beer—helping a loved one with a drinking problem feels like a losing battle. You’ve begged, bargained, and demanded they stop, only to see consumption ramp up and your relationship break down. This approach enforces a vicious cycle of confrontation, shame, and more drinking. Author and filmmaker Maureen Palmer has been there, and she’s found a better ...