Last Updated on April 26, 2025 by 2626robert W.C. Fields was a heavy drinker and his alcoholism was well-known. He often incorporated his drinking habits into his stage persona, playing a character known for being a cruel drunk. His heavy drinking was a contributing factor to his distinctive red nose and blotchy face, which he used to enhance … Read More
Last Updated on April 26, 2025 by 2626robert Eliminating alcohol for even a month can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and help lower your blood pressure. The U.S. has had a long, complicated relationship with alcohol. From the Prohibition era to today’s popular culture of hard seltzers and celebrity tequilas, drinking has been ingrained in our social … Read More
Last Updated on April 21, 2025 by 2626robert My bottom has a trap door The saying “my bottom has a trap door” or “bottoms have trap doors” is a metaphor that suggests that what seems like a low point or a final stage in a situation, like hitting “rock bottom” in addiction recovery, might actually … Read More
Last Updated on April 21, 2025 by 2626robert AA Grapevine is the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It’s often referred to as the “meeting in print” because it shares personal stories of recovery, spiritual growth, and challenges from AA members around the world. Here’s a quick breakdown: There’s also a Spanish-language version called La … Read More
Last Updated on April 4, 2025 by 2626robert Prohibition in the United States officially lasted from 1920 to 1933. Key dates: During this time, the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol were banned nationwide — though consumption wasn’t technically illegal. It led to the rise of speakeasies, bootlegging, organized crime, and widespread disregard for the … Read More
Last Updated on April 4, 2025 by 2626robert Chloral hydrate is a sedative and hypnotic drug — meaning it slows down the nervous system and can be used to induce sleep or calm anxiety. It was first synthesized in the 19th century and was one of the earliest synthetic sleep aids. Key facts: What it’s … Read More