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The start of a new year feels like a clean slate—a chance to reflect, reset, and map out what you want the next 12 months to look like. For many people, this can be a great time to re-evaluate aspects of your lifestyle, including your relationship with alcohol. Whether you’re keen to cut back, take

Spring without the booze: Connection, resilience and real fun! As the days get warmer and the invites start rolling in for the BBQs, picnics or catchups with friends, it’s easy to feel like alcohol has to be part of the picture. But we don’t always need a drink in our hands to enjoy ourselves. Spring

We all know that drinking too much alcohol isn’t great for our physical or mental health. Many of us might have had problems sleeping, experienced hangxiety, or a raft of other issues when we’ve overdone it. So, what really happens to our brains when drinking has become a problem? To better understand this issue and

If you or someone you know has struggled with drinking alcohol, you’re probably familiar with the challenge of staying cut down or quitting long-term. Relapse, or returning to drinking after a period of not drinking, is a common part of the journey for many (if not most) people. But what actually influences whether someone relapses?

We often hear about the risks of alcohol, from poor sleep to increased disease risk, but what positive changes happen when we stop? Whether you’re taking a break or cutting back, your body and mind begin to thank you almost immediately.  In our latest piece published in The Conversation, we’ve unpacked what happens when you

So, you’re thinking of changing things up? Maybe giving Dry July a go? That’s great! Whether you’re committed to a set time off or you’re just testing the waters, choosing to take a break from alcohol is a powerful step toward better health and a clearer mind. But it’s not just about you. Your decision

We’ve been hearing more and more about ‘gut health’ in the media over the past several years. Discussion about the relationship between gut microbiome (the wide range of organisms that live in the digestive system) and physical and mental well-being is becoming increasingly mainstream.   We know that alcohol messes with our gut, liver, and