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Being a Positive Role Model with Alcohol

Let’s be honest – parenting isn’t always easy, and sometimes, after a long day or week, the idea of unwinding with a drink can seem like the perfect way to relax. But have you ever stopped to think about how your relationship with alcohol could impact your child’s future attitudes and behaviours towards drinking?  According

Sobering Science: Does hitting pause on drinking for a while really help?

We’ve all heard about campaigns like Dry January (UK), febfast (Australia) and Dry July (Australia and New Zealand) that encourage people to take a break from alcohol for a month. Some do it for charity, while others simply want to ease off for a while, particularly in cultures where drinking is a big part of social life. But what

Sobering Science: Can a computer replace a psychologist?

There’s decades of research that shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is highly effective in helping people change their relationship with alcohol, but accessing traditional in-person help when you want to change your relationship with alcohol is tricky these days. There’s long waiting lists and only about 1 in 6 people who want alcohol treatment receives

How to sleigh stress this festive season without the booze – ho, ho, ho!

The festive season’s here! It’s a time for laughs, connection, and making memories—but let’s be real, it can also come with a sleigh-load of stress. Planning, shopping, decking the halls, and juggling endless events can leave you feeling more frazzled than festive. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a drink to manage holiday