Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taylor Swift’s song “Fortnight” is getting a lot of attention for lyrics that include the line “I was a functioning alcoholic.” ...

What is the problem with being a high-functioning alcoholic? This is a question that has been posed several times to me and has probably crossed the minds of others. Although the term ...

Throughout my life, I have been a reliable friend, a good student, a driven worker, a consistent athlete, and an adventurous person. I come from a loving home and consider myself fortunate to have the ...

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Recently, I have received numerous emails and comments from the loved ones of high-functioning alcoholics (HFAs) who are unsure how to deal with the HFA in their life. Loved ones of HFAs are often ...

About 20% of Americans in the last 30 days have had an episode of heavy drinking. Now, a new study is calling into question the term "functional alcoholic" and taking a closer look at alcohol's real ...

This is the first of two columns on recognizing abusers of alcohol. Next week: A new way to help identify the problem drinker. Aetna said earlier this year it would pull out of the ACA marketplace for ...

Dear Amy: I am a man in my early-70′s, and I drink too much. I started when I was 16 and have continued my entire life. Five or six cocktails (80 proof) each evening is the norm for me. I haven’t ...

Taylor Swift’s song “Fortnight” is getting a lot of attention for lyrics that include the line “I was a functioning alcoholic.” Swift, who co-wrote the track, hasn’t said whether she’s singing about ...