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At the end of most ads for alcohol, the phrase “Please Drink Responsibly” often pops up.

What does that really mean? If you have family members who dealt with alcoholism, is it possible to drink in moderation? What does drinking in moderation look like? One person’s idea of moderation might be only drinking one six pack of beer while others might see moderation as a glass of wine with dinner. What is the difference between alcohol problems and alcohol dependency? Can you address drinking by cutting back the amount of alcohol you drink without completely stopping?

Guests:

Dr. Reid Hester – director of the research division of Behavior Therapy Associates, LLC

Dr.Myra Parker  (Mandan and Hidatsa) – co-principal investigator on the TCU-BeWell survey

Dr. Laurelle Myhra  (Red Lake Ojibwe) – counseling clinic manager of the Native American Community Clinic