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What is a Cocktail Really For?
On the ontological purpose of the cocktail.
 • Derek Brown
AN UPDATE FROM THE HOSPITAL #1
Updates from my treatment for blood cancer with musings, ramblings, and sometimes incredibly useful information.
 • Derek Brown
What’s Healthier Than Drinking Alcohol with Friends? This is.
Dr. Mehmet Oz says alcohol is a "social lubricant" and "nothing is healthier than having a good time with friends." What about adding non-alcoholic…
 • Derek Brown
No & Low Guide to TOTC 2025
If you're a mindful drinker, and plan on making the trek to New Orleans between July 20th to July 25th for Tales of the Cocktail, here is your agenda.
 • Derek Brown
Is This the End of Positive Damage?
Read for updates on Positive Damage Substack and forthcoming changes.
 • Derek Brown
Congress Could Use a Drink (So Could All of Us)
I served a cocktail at the U.S. Capitol and shared my story of rethinking alcohol, hospitality, and what it means to belong.
 • Derek Brown
What We Lose When We Cut Alcohol Prevention Programs
As critical HHS grants are slashed amid recent budget cuts, we’re facing an unreasonable toll—both in human lives and economic loss.
 • Derek Brown
We Label Cereal and Candy Bars—Why Not Alcohol?
Alcoholic beverages should disclose ingredients, calories, sugar, and allergens—just like almost everything else we consume.
 • Derek Brown
Abraham Lincoln on Mindful Drinking
How an 183-year-old speech in Springfield, Illinois, presaged the mindful drinking revolution.
 • Derek Brown
Dear Stress Drinkers
We all could use a little relief, but drinking more alcohol isn't the answer.
 • Derek Brown
Dry January is Over, Now What?
You've made it nearly 31 days without alcohol (or much alcohol), a little reflection can set the stage for how you decide to drink going forward.
 • Derek Brown
The Other Surgeon General Recommendation 🩺
While the headline news from the Surgeon General is about alcohol and cancer, perhaps we're missing the point––we need to rethink the way we live.
 • Derek Brown
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