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Health: Methotrexate: woman reading wine label 1139901443

Can You Drink Alcohol If You’re Taking Methotrexate?

By Jill Barat, PharmD • May 18, 2026
The Timeline of Alcohol Withdrawal
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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms: What Does Detoxing Feel Like? A Timeline

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Womens-health: woman mental fogginess at bar 691762652

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Being Roofied to Protect Yourself and Others

By Cherilyn Davis, MD • Mar 2, 2026
Antihistamines: Alcohol: person with allergies blowing nose 1369520804

Can You Drink Alcohol With Allergy Medications Like Benadryl, Claritin, or Zyrtec?

By Sarah Lobello Pearson, PharmD • Feb 12, 2026
Alcohol: closeup woman holding a pear 1386664125

The 12 Best Foods and Drinks for a Hangover (and 3 to Avoid)

By Candace Nelson, MS, CN • Jan 12, 2026
Women's Health: woman doing research on her phone 1467526225

Varenicline (Chantix) and Alcohol: Why Mixing Them Isn’t Safe

By Dima Cheetany, PharmD • Jan 8, 2026
Health: Substance Use Disorder: GettyImages 627230702

Thinking of Stopping Drinking? 9 Tips to Succeed

By Sarah Gupta, MD • Dec 19, 2025
Weight loss: person with beer belly drinking on couch 1333202297

Does Alcohol Make You Gain Weight? Why Drinking Less Can Help Weight Loss

By Meg Burke, MD • Dec 15, 2025
Health: Substance use disorder: GettyImages 1345495900

Holiday Heart Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

By Sarah A. Samaan, MD • Dec 1, 2025
Alcohol: no alcohol sign 1067296628

These 5 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder Can Help You Stop Drinking

By Amy B. Gragnolati, PharmD, BCPS • Sep 24, 2025
NSAIDs: Alcohol: ordering at wine bar 469232170

Is It Dangerous to Mix Ibuprofen and Alcohol?

By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP • Sep 8, 2025
substance use: drunk man trying to sober up 1430592853

How to Sober Up Fast From Alcohol, Cocaine, and Other Substances

By Sarah Gupta, MD • Aug 5, 2025
Health: Heart: woman with chest pain 1480143516

How Different Drugs Cause Heart Damage — Plus, Signs to Look for

By Sarah A. Samaan, MD • Aug 1, 2025
Mirtazapine: man reading phone at the bar 1248734221

Mirtazapine and Alcohol: Is It a Risky Combination?

By Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD • Jul 16, 2025
suboxone-film: pharmacist speaking to customer 1366795652

Suboxone and Alcohol: Is This a Risky Combination?

By Tegan Smedley, PharmD, APh • May 16, 2025
Alcohol: sick person on couch 1175000095

How Alcohol Weakens Your Immune System

By Mona Bapat, PhD, HSPP • Apr 8, 2025
Alcohol: man drinking whiskey 961925356

Alcohol Can Lead to Erectile Dysfunction — and the Effects Usually Outlast the Buzz

By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH • Apr 1, 2025
Diet Nutrition: closeup man pouring red wine 1457355349

Is Alcohol a Blood Thinner?

By Inga Johannesson, DO • Feb 6, 2025
weight loss: couple drinking wine at home 1435291674

How Alcohol Affects Your Metabolism

By Brian Clista, MD • Jan 23, 2025
6 Ways Alcohol May Affect Your Exercise Goals
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How Long Should I Wait to Exercise After Drinking Alcohol? Fitness Pros Weigh In

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Substance use: Sober curious: cropped pouring water instead of wine 1386907456

Sober Curious: What Does It Mean, and What Are the Benefits?

By Emily Guarnotta, PsyD • Dec 11, 2024
Alcohol use disorder: friends talking in bedroom 1154918065

Is It Safe to Detox From Alcohol at Home?

By Nicole Andonian, MD • Dec 9, 2024
Health: Central nervous system stimulants: man red wine glass 1152603059

Can You Safely Drink Alcohol With NyQuil?

By Goldina Erowele, PharmD, MBA • Dec 2, 2024
Alcohol use disorder: restless man in bed 1221076759

Which Medications Treat Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome? How Benzos and Others Can Help

By Nicole Andonian, MD • Nov 25, 2024