alcoholism

A Queer in Recovery

A Queer in Recovery: The Brewing Storm That Led to a Return Home

Hi, my name is ________, and I’m an alcoholic. When I started this column, I…

A Queer in Recovery: Fiercely Sober

Hi, my name is _______, and I am an alcoholic.  I have spent some time…

sobriety

So You Wanna Get Dry? COVID-19, Isolation, and Sobriety

During times of stress and isolation, it’s easy to turn to our vices to provide…

Dry January: A Look at the Relationship Queer People Have with Alcohol

Generally, for the average person, admitting you have a problem is very difficult. Even though…

Panel Voices: Does LGBT media and culture put too much emphasis on alcohol?

OFC panelists Brandé Micheau, Michael Carr and Jen LaBarbera weigh in on this week’s question:

Drink to your health: Smart, healthy(ish) drinking tips to beat the hangover

While we have all try our best to avoid some of the more negative side effects of drinking (weight gain, drunk dialing, sudden Vegas weddings), no one wants to be the only sober person in the bar sipping a coke and awkwardly doing the white-man shuffle. Luckily, one does not have to succumb to this humiliation to stay healthy and while at the club. These three tips from Keith Moore at Pura Vida Fitness and Spa can help you enjoy your night out and your next day, clear minded and hangover free.

Staying sober on New Year’s Eve

For many, the holidays are a time to celebrate and rejoice with warm spirits. But…