Do you ever promise yourself you’re not going to drink – but then something happens to throw a spanner in the works?  Maybe you have a terrible day at work and crave a G&T just to decompress afterwards.  Or you’re out with friends and...

You’ve probably seen the headlines over the past week. Brad Pitt is drinking again, after seven years sober. And this time, he says he’s doing it “moderately”. Cue a whole wave of reactions, with some people cheering him on… and others feeling worried,...

Don’t get me wrong – quitting drinking is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.  But I can’t pretend it’s all been sunshine and rainbows.  In fact, there are some really annoying things that can happen when you stop. So...

If a lecture on the dangers of drinking was all it took to motivate someone to quit, you wouldn’t be reading this.  And personally, I much prefer talking about the benefits of alcohol-free living, because it’s such a lifestyle upgrade after all. But...

All you’re doing is looking forward to your next glass of wine. Perhaps you’re half way through a bottle? Or staring into an empty glass and pondering another? You’re distracted, so you don’t realise a robbery is taking place...

At this time of year, I often hear from people who are worried they’re going to miss out if they stay sober on holiday. They can’t imagine skipping cocktails by the pool or saying no to wine with their evening meal.  When you’re feeling this...

How do you know when it’s time to quit drinking or take a break from booze? It can be tough to tell. For many people there’s never a dramatic, rock-bottom moment that forces them to stop. In fact, the call to ditch alcohol can be much more subtle...

Does my wine habit show on my face? The morning after drinking, I’d peer into the mirror, wondering how to hide the redness and puffy, bloated look. I know I’m not the only one who’s wondered if their skin is giving away their secret… and now companies...

One of the things that drove me to quit drinking was all the pretending I had to do. You know – the acting.  Acting as if I didn’t have a hangover. Acting as if I didn’t mind whether we opened another bottle or not. Acting as if I could just take...