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Ready to change your relationship with alcohol this October?

If you’re reading this, you might be considering cutting back on your drinking. With Ocsober and World Alcohol Free Day on the 3rd of the month, October is just the time to start! Cutting back on drinking can be a transformative journey, and getting ready calls for some thoughtful preparation and a touch of strategic

Alcohol-free socialising

Are you a social butterfly, a reluctant guest or somewhere in between? No matter where you sit on the socialising spectrum, navigating get-togethers without a drink can be daunting when you’re changing your relationship with alcohol. The good news is that from cocktail parties to family gatherings, there are plenty of ways to have fun

Do alcohol and medications mix?

Many people who drink alcohol also take medications, so it’s important to understand what might happen if they’re taken together, particularly by those who are regular drinkers. In general, there are two main ways alcohol can affect how medications work: As alcohol has a sedating effect on our central nervous system, it can make medicines

What is Mindful Drinking?

Mindful drinking is just as it sounds: switching off the autopilot and bringing your awareness to drinking alcohol. It’s about being present in the moment and fully engaging with the act of drinking. It means slowing down, and paying attention to the sensations, thoughts, and emotions that arise before, during and after you have a

Feeling lonely after cutting out alcohol? Here are some tips that might help

Quitting drinking is a big step —it’s a move toward a healthier, happier life for many people, often driven by the desire to take control, feel better, and have more money in your pocket. But one thing that doesn’t always get talked about is the loneliness that can sneak up on you when you decide