In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who regrets leaving their drunk friend behind at a party.

Jessica Simpson reflected on alcohol having “blocked [her] dreams” as she celebrated eight years of sobriety on Instagram. “8 years ago today I made the choice to confront, to confess and to let go of ...

Using alcohol to cope with anxiety is essentially a form of avoidance. Numbing up mentally allows us to avoid facing what ...