The seasons are changing and that back-to-school feeling is in the air… If you’ve been drinking more than you planned to over the past few months, now is as good a time as any to turn over a new leaf and get back on track. But successful sobriety isn’t...

When I first quit drinking, I thought I was saying goodbye to fun trips away with friends. I couldn’t have imagined going away for a girly weekend in Paris, and watching the people around me sip cocktails whilst I stayed sober. How times have changed!...

When it comes to ditching alcohol, there are so many obvious benefits. For example – waking up hangover-free. Saving money. Having more time. Looking less bloated. A lighter recycling bin. Those benefits are GREAT! But to be honest, they’re just...

When I was struggling with my drinking, I was always making promises: “I must try to be good this week.”“No wine for me thanks, I’m trying to be good!” When I said “trying to be good,” I meant not drinking, of course. But funnily enough, later in...

On the face of it, the Barbie movie has nothing to do with alcohol.  (In fact, there are hardly any booze references in the film itself.) However, there’s a brilliant monologue in the middle of the movie that has everything to do with why women drink....

Are you feeling anxious about sticking to your sober goals while you’re away? Perhaps you can’t imagine flying, sunbathing or relaxing without wine.  Maybe you’re so certain you’ll end up caving, you’re wondering if there’s any point even trying. ...

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 than...

Have you ever googled “how to drink less alcohol” or “tips for cutting down”? If you have, you’ve probably noticed that the same few suggestions or “strategies” are repeated over and over again on various different websites. When you keep...

If you’re drinking more than you think is “normal,” the chances are you often try to hide it. Maybe you sometimes pour your wine into a mug? Or perhaps you like a quick drink on your own before anyone else joins you? Even if you live alone,...