Anyone who has struggled with alcohol dependence or addiction is no stranger to the irrational thoughts that pop into your head when you swear you’re not going to drink, then alcohol cravings kick in. What starts as promising to avoid alcohol for at least the next month or two quickly turns into “well… maybe I …
Sobriety
Early sobriety is tricky. On one hand, you feel a huge weight lifted off your shoulders. You no longer deal with hangovers, embarrassing moments, or broken promises. And your health is even improving You’re losing weight, exercising more and getting better sleep too! But let’s be honest though. Sometimes it’s not so fun. Sometimes you …
“Who cares if I enjoy unwinding from long days and weeks with a couple drinks? I’m grown, I’m doing a great job at all my responsibilities, and I deserve to relax and have a little fun!” If you’ve said anything like this before or do so regularly, to an extent you may be right. For …
Whether you want to quit drinking alcohol forever or take a temporary break, here are 10 tips to help you out. 1- Have a support system High on top of the list of tips to quit drinking alcohol is having a support system. Whether it’s AA, sponsorship, counseling, a group of friends, or an …
One of the first things that comes to mind when you hear the word “alcoholic” is “Alcoholics Anonymous” (AA). And for good reason. Many of its long-time members swear by it and its effectiveness, fully crediting the support group for their success. But you know what? AA – as popular as it may …