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Setting goals for the new year: finding your balance with alcohol

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

Sobering Science: can our thoughts make hangovers worse?

Many people who drink alcohol are familiar with the dreaded hangover. A hangover happens when the effects of drinking alcohol wear off and tiredness, nausea and headache sets in. But it’s not just the body that suffers—the mind can too. Some people feel anxious or depressed after drinking, which is known as “hangxiety.” One possible

Empowering change: honouring yourself and embracing wellbeing

March is a time of reflection and celebration. With International Women’s Day on the 8th, it’s a chance to recognise the incredible strength, resilience and achievements of women everywhere. It’s also an opportunity to honour yourself—to embrace change, practise mindfulness and prioritise rest, happiness and connection. Change isn’t always easy, but when approached with self-compassion,

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

Changing your relationship with alcohol? How to be kind to yourself

February is a month for kindness. With Random Acts of Kindness Day Week happening this month from 9-15th February, it’s a time when we’re reminded of the power of compassion—toward others, but as importantly, to ourselves. For many, February can also serve as an opportunity to pause and reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Whether

Hit reset on your drinking with our ten step lifeline for success

Ah, a new year. It’s that perfect time when many of us take a good look at our lifestyles, our health, and our goals. If you’ve been thinking about cutting back on alcohol, taking a break, or even going booze-free altogether, you’re not alone. And the good news? You don’t have to figure it all

Sobering Science: Digital tools help reduce risky drinking

Mobile technology is rapidly transforming the way we manage our health, making it easier to access self-help tools. In Sweden, where this recent research was conducted, over 30% of adults drink at levels that can harm their health. This is similar to Australia where around 31% of people drink at risky levels. To tackle this,