An Alcohol Free Life – Some of My Experiences So Far
I have not had a drink of alcohol for at least 6 years. I am definitely not trying to convert people to stop drinking if they don’t want to. It is just a choice I have made. The first difference is...
View ArticleAre you depressed?
We saw in another post that many people with low self-esteem drink a lot to make up for the emptiness or numb feelings inside. Alcohol can provide a warm, cozy feelings and slightly lessen the critical...
View ArticleAlcohol Free Drink Options
If you decide to go to a bar or pub without drinking you are often left facing the choice of what to drink. You can actually plan this out in advance before you go out.Some major bar and restaurant...
View ArticleDrinking A Safe Number Of Units Of Alcohol
I came across this very interesting publication from the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK about alcohol and how many units of alcohol you might be drinking: http://www.tinyurl.com/ydu49ws It is...
View ArticleHow To Moderate Your Drinking
I have come across two main groups of people who have alcohol problems. One group needs and even wants to give up alcohol forever. They realise that even just one sip can lead to continued...
View ArticleAlcohol Free Cocktails – A Great Choice
Now you may have decided to give up alcohol for some period of time and as someone who now no longer drinks alcohol you might be wondering what to drink when you go out with your friends to a bar or...
View ArticleHow Much Alcohol is Harmful
How Much Alcohol is Harmful (Please note this is not meant to constitute medical advice but is a guide to help you with drinking. For specific advice about safe levels of consumption, please consult...
View ArticleAlcohol Consumption Recommendations
Alcohol Consumption Recommendations If you are the average adult you probably have alcoholic drinks from time to time. Drinking alcohol is seen as a very social thing to do. Many of us don’t realize...
View ArticleHow Much Alcohol Consumption is Too Much?
How Much Alcohol Consumption is Too Much? We all know when we’ve had too much. Unfortunately, this realization often comes too late – and we’re already intoxicated and exhibiting bad judgement. And...
View ArticleWhat happens when you stop drinking alcohol?
What happens when you stop drinking alcohol? If you’re drinking too much and want to quit, you might first find yourself asking, “What happens when you stop drinking?” There are a number of positive...
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How to Host a Non-Alcoholic Party
Image courtesy of jscreationzs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net A non-alcoholic party. Sounds like an oxymoron, but the truth is, parties can be just as fun without beer, wine and spirits. While alcohol can...
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Will Moderate Drinking Work for You?
Can you drink moderately? © Depositphotos.com/keeweeboy If you have ever experienced a time in your life when you have used alcohol in large quantities and then stopped drinking, you may wonder whether...
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Quitting Drinking “Cold Turkey”
Be careful of suddenly quitting drinking ‘cold turkey’ © Depositphotos.com/@belchonock By Margaret R. Kohut, MSW Master Addiction Counselor (Ret.) Are you thinking of quitting alcohol abruptly? If...
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Non-Alcoholic Drink Options
If you decide to go to a bar or pub without drinking you are often left facing a choice of what to drink. Luckily, there are many non-alcoholic drink options. You can actually plan before you go out....
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