Tag: quit drinking

Daily drinking: a problem or not?

“Does drinking every day mean I have a problem?” This is a tough question for anyone to ask themselves, but it’s worth asking because the answer may surprise you. Around 5% of Australians drink daily. The truth is, if you drink every day – even just one or two drinks – you’re more likely to

Stuart’s story: how alcohol lied to me…and it’s lying to you

Stuart, a father of 3 and Daybreak member shares his story.   I broke up with alcohol. Because it lied and cheated on me. After many decades together, I thought we had a mutually beneficial relationship. But I got to the point where I realised alcohol did not have my back, and there wasn’t one

Preparing to Change your Relationship with Alcohol

Making the decision to change our relationship with alcohol is a significant step. Let our chief clinical psychologist and the team take you through the stages of change model, with insightful tips and personal reflection questions.

Being a Positive Role Model with Alcohol

Being a Positive Role Model with Alcohol: Latest research on influencing young children. According to a groundbreaking study conducted by La Trobe University researchers last year, young children’s exposure to their parents’ alcohol consumption plays a vital role in shaping their beliefs and attitudes towards alcohol.

Trying to be the moderate bloke

“Drinking as a man in Australia was arguably a rite of passage for me.”

But what do you do when you realise that your values and binge drinking were at odds with each other? Ev said he turned to a value driven approach, when it came to reducing his drinking.