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Dana Hinders

For nearly a decade, Dana Hinders has written about addiction, mental health, and recovery—not as an outsider looking in, but as someone who's lived it: as a researcher, a survivor, and a worried family member watching someone she loves struggle. That's what gives her words their weight. She writes to cut through the stigma, not around it, so readers walking a similar road feel a little less alone and a lot more understood.

Articles by Dana Hinders

A woman holds up her hand in a gesture of refusal behind a large glass of red wine, signaling that she does not want to drink.

8 Tips to Help You Turn Down Alcohol in Social Settings

Making Sober Socializing Easier Recovering from alcoholism can create special challenges, since alcohol is a common feature at social gatherings. Learning how to turn down a drink can take some practice, but there are a number of strategies you can use to make sober socializing a bit easier. 1. Be Confident in Your Sobriety If you don’t want a glass of wine or a beer, a simple “No, thank you” should be sufficient. You can