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Do alcohol and sleep mix?

Have you noticed that on the days you drink alcohol it’s just that bit more difficult to get yourself out of bed in the morning? Many people enjoy a drink in the evenings, perhaps hoping that it will help them relax and unwind, or even get to sleep. But does alcohol really improve sleep quality

Support Networks: your secret weapon in changing your relationship with alcohol

Consider this: you’ve made the decision to change your relationship with alcohol. You might have decided to try cutting down or to stop drinking entirely. You’re motivated, you’re ready to make a change, but as the days (and nights) pass, you find yourself facing unexpected challenges. Maybe something happens at work or at home. Maybe

Chelle shares her path to enlightenment and healing

There’s got to be more to life than this. This thought has echoed through my mind countless times over the years, especially during the darkest moments of my battle with alcohol. Growing up amidst extreme levels of family domestic abuse, I began drinking at 13, using alcohol as a coping mechanism for the complex PTSD

Doing Dry July? Beware of Blow-Out August

It’s human nature to want what we can’t have. When we feel we’re being denied pleasure or our freedoms are restricted, it can amplify desire for the forbidden. For many people thinking about giving up alcohol in July, it’s a chance to work on their health and fitness and create a circuit breaker to reset

Thinking about Dry July?

Are you considering abstaining from alcohol for Dry July? If you are, it calls for some thoughtful preparation and a touch of strategic thinking. Whether you’re in it for health reasons, to support a cause, or just to see if you can do it, getting ready for Dry July is the key to success. What

Your relationship with alcohol

If you’re considering a change in your relationship with alcohol, the good news is you’re not alone. While we live in a society where socialising and celebration usually mean alcohol is also a guest, there’s been a notable rise in cultural movements such as ‘sober curious’ and ‘mindful drinking’. There’s also more alcohol-free drinks available