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Alcohol’s insidious nature: Getting help empowers your career
May 18, 2018 — Alcohol abuse has a deceptively gradual onset that can slowly affect family, friends and work. Knowing the signs and getting help early are key to beating alcohol abuse... MORE

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program ensures Airmen are aware of the limitations and consequences of alcohol abuse and its impact on their Air Force career. At each installation, the ADAPT program offers awareness outreach, assessment, and counseling.

Commentary: When it comes to alcohol, practice makes imperfect
March 22, 2018 — When it comes to drinking, you are at your best as a “stagnant novice.” High tolerance is not a skill. It is often a sign of excessive time, dedication, discipline and money being misplaced into alcohol... MORE

If you have a routine of binge drinking and have increased your tolerance, break the routine. This is not true practice. You can never become a “good” heavy drinker. If you cannot get better with increased practice, stop working so hard to improve.