Having a healthy relationship with alcohol is important for many aspects of well-being, from mental to physical health. But new research suggests that people whose three basic psychological needs are ...

When I was in high school, my parents laid down a few ground rules about exactly how “liberating” my teenage emancipation was going to be. No driving without an adult in the car past dark, no staying ...

“Drink responsibly” is essentially a harm minimization slogan; it just isn’t specific about how to avoid alcohol-related problems. Since “Use [substance] responsibly” has more room to consider ...

Across three studies, higher levels of “need satisfaction” were associated with fewer physical and behavioral consequences linked to alcohol use. Meeting three core psychological needs — autonomy, ...