My mum was an addict. I know the pain and suffering this causes

Drugs and alcohol can ruin the lives of family members. They need and deserve our support too, says the Labour MP Caroline Flint

My alcoholic fiance has tried to give up but keeps hiding cider in his bag

He blames stress at work for his drinking and has been diagnosed with anxiety, but he even drinks at work. With two small children to look after, I can’t cope with it any more

I did dry February as well as January – and waved goodbye to hangxiety

I don’t want to be teetotal, but I have had enough of the creeping panic, shame and guilt that comes with drinking. A spell without alcohol left me thoroughly restored

The Guardian view on the science of hangovers: no more research needed

Editorial: Raise a glass, though only one, to the selfless German students and Swedish sailors who have offered up their livers to science

Beer before wine not fine, scientists find after vomit-filled tests

Research into old saying about alcohol consumption shows you get a hangover either way

‘Hangxiety’: why alcohol gives you a hangover and anxiety

A few drinks can relax you – but, says scientist David Nutt, that morning-after feeling is the booze playing tricks with your brain

The NHS 10-year plan: what we already know

Changes will include a mental health overhaul and advances in diabetes care

‘You’re going to freak out’: how to conquer your Foma (fear of missing alcohol)

If you’re tempted by Dry January, don’t let fear hold you back – ditching booze doesn’t have to make you a bore

Seven ways to cut back on alcohol

Many people are trying to drink less this October – but what do you do if your resolve is waning? Here are some ideas to keep you drinking in moderation all year round

Should we all be drinking whisky in the bath, like Gwyneth Paltrow?

The Goop founder, who previously advocated inserting jade eggs into the vagina to restore energy levels, has revealed she likes a daily dram in the tub

Alcohol-free months are all the rage – but will a sober October lead to long-term health benefits?

Dry January is already popular, and people are being encouraged to take a break from alcohol next month, too. Does this make a big difference, or should we be finding new ways to drink less?

Binge-drink Britain: how one weekend bender can ruin your life

Just one big night out drinking can lead to pancreatitis – a painful and potentially fatal illness. Young people describe how their lives changed dramatically overnight

Seven ways to manage anxiety

While we all get anxious, for around 5% of the UK population, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) can become chronic. But there are numerous approaches to managing the symptoms

The decline of Club 18-30 isn’t all about sex, sex, sex you know

It’s easy to see why Thomas Cook is considering the raunchy holiday club’s future – the package holiday is dead, says the Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Find it difficult to resist alcohol or drugs? How running can help

Exercise can have a powerful impact on people struggling with addiction, as members of the Skid Row Running Club know all too well. Could this be one of the best natural ways to address withdrawal symptoms?