Making a Rock-Solid Decision to Quit, Even if quitting is not forever (yet)
This blog describes how to make a firm and solid commitment to your decision to go alcohol-free, so that you can experience the freedom that comes with taking the option of drinkin
Alcohol & Anxiety – The Chicken or the egg?
In this blog Lucy explains the link between alcohol and anxiety, and describes how her own anxiety has all but evaporated since removing alcohol from her life. For years I blamed m
10 Ways to Get High off your Own Supply!
Alcohol is a psychoactive drug meaning that it changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition and behaviour. For regular alcohol us
Why Sharing Our Addiction Stories is Important
Recently my opinion was challenged in a live interview. And I’m so glad it was. A viewer asked a question about how to approach her husband about his drinking problem. My respons
If You Drink Again
My first attempt at getting sober was in September of 2017. I spent eight weeks ‘white knuckling’ (an AA term to describe an alcoholic who just stops drinking without doing the
The Truth about Moderation
We’ve all heard of the apparent health benefits of drinking alcohol in moderation. Numerous articles and even some scientific studies tell us that moderate drinking is good for t
Mums: Wine is NOT Helping You
My drinking career began in my teens, binge drinking most weekends, hopping from house party to house party. My twenties was littered with wild, booze-fuelled parties, blackouts on
The impact of COVID-19 on alcohol consumption in Australia
COVID-19 and the resulting global lockdown and isolation has taken its toll on Australian families in so many ways. We have conducted some research from several sources in relation
What to Expect When You Quit Drinking – PART THREE
This week we are going to give you a run down of some of the beautiful benefits that you have to look forward to after you decide to ditch the booze! You’ll feel better When you
What to expect when you quit drinking – PART TWO
Unfortunately, no matter how much preparation we do in terms of reducing our alcohol cravings (and more is ALWAYS better) cravings are normally unavoidable. We have compiled a list