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Although bystanders can play a pivotal role in determining outcomes of workplace aggression, many individuals who speak out against perpetrators of aggression experience backlash. This is because when a bystander steps in, it challenges the perpetrator’s perception of themselves as a good person and colleague, triggering a defensive response. It’s not enough to just tell …

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That dual action predisposes heavy drinkers both to increased infection and to chronic inflammation. These articles detail how alcohol affects the immune system and how researchers are harnessing this knowledge to help prevent and treat alcohol-related harm. The immune system is typically categorized into the innate and adaptive immune response systems, both of which are …

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Mutual-support groups provide peer support for stopping or reducing drinking. Group meetings are available in most communities at low or no cost, and at convenient times and locations—including an increasing presence online. This means they can be especially helpful to individuals at risk for relapse to drinking. Combined with medications and behavioral treatment provided by …

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