‘I was hammered for the first month of lockdown’ – meet the people who quit alcohol in the pandemic

Despite the stories of people drinking more when confined to home, for many this has been a time to tackle their dependency

‘Everyone was drenched in the virus’: was this Austrian ski resort a Covid-19 ground zero?

At least 6,000 people say they caught coronavirus in Ischgl, dubbed ‘Ibiza on ice’, and their class action is gaining pace. Those who were there recall a terrifying week

How can I stop being attracted to deeply damaged men?

My father was an abusive alcoholic and everyone I have been involved with in recent years has had addiction issues. How can I escape this negative pattern?

Harm from drinking alcohol at home spikes in Australia amid coronavirus

Emergency medicine expert cites anecdotal evidence as new study finds people drinking more frequently during pandemic

Sleep and exercise down, back pain and TV up in UK lockdown

Survey finds a third eating less healthily, but TV figures suggest daily surge for PE With Joe

Drinking in coronavirus isolation: experts warn Australians to monitor their intake

As Australia went into Covid-19 lockdown, alcohol sales increased. It’s tempting to drink in times of stress, but habits picked up now could be difficult to break

I thought I needed alcohol to enjoy sex… but being sober made it so much better

Drunk sex was the only kind I could have with a new guy – until I quit drinking and focussed on sexual satisfaction

What’s the best hangover cure for the morning after an election?

Whether you’re recovering from a festive night out or a stressful vote, what’s needed is a reliable pick-me-up

Runner’s high: the well-trodden road of swapping drugs and alcohol for exercise

From marathon binges to marathon running, here’s why former substance users find release in hitting the pavement

Most people drink in moderation – here’s what we heavy drinkers can learn from them

If you think no one sticks to the recommended maximum 14 units of alcohol a week, you’re kidding yourself, just as Adrian Chiles once did

After drugs and booze, an ultramarathon taught me how to love the mile I’m in

Breaking the cycle of my addictions was tough, but then I found inner strength by pushing myself to complete a 50-mile race

Germans thirsty for alcohol-free beer as brewers boost taste

Rise in bars stocking 0% beers to meet demand of drinkers who wish to ditch the hangover

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