How to Relax and Unwind Without Turning to AlcoholForbes/in-the-news/images/_logos/forbes.svg“There’s research confirming the role of placebos for people who assume that they need alcohol to function better socially,” says Dr. Eric Wood, director of counseling and mental health at Texas Christian University. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:59:47 -0800March 1, 2026