3 Stupid Myths That Will Stop You From Quitting Or Cutting Down Your Drinking
Be honest with me – have you ever typed any of these questions into Google: Am I drinking too much? How do I stop drinking? How much wine is dangerous? Am I an alcoholic? What is the definition of an alcoholic? Can I cut down instead of quitting? What is normal...
Why Is Alcohol Such A Normalised Drug?
Back in my dependent drinking days, I always struggled to say no to a glass of wine. Yet I never had a problem turning down ‘proper’ drugs. I grew up with the “just say no” advertising campaigns of the 80s and 90s. It was drummed into us that drugs were...
Forget The Glossy Magazines – Give Up Those Liquid Calories!
This time of year seems to be all about bikini bodies, diet tips and slimming plans! During the summer there always seems to be a big demand for advice on how to slim down and tone up. As I was reading through the countless ‘diet hacks’, I was surprised to find...
The Reasons Why You Are Procrastinating
Its Difficult For You To Take Action, And Stick To It! You spend a lot of time thinking about your drinking; worrying and wondering whether you should quit. You buy books about alcohol free living and follow sober bloggers on Instagram. You wake up hungover and...
Fight Those Cravings
Cravings are common when you are reducing or quitting. Suddenly, drinking is all you can think about and that little voice in your head whispers, “just one won’t hurt!” It’s normal to experience cravings. They’re not a sign that you’re weak, flawed or destined for...
Are You Exercising Like Mad To Make Up For Over-Drinking?
Drinking too much alcohol causes all sorts of problems and makes you miserable… but many of us try very hard to make sure everything looks just fine on the outside! Is this you? Going to the gym. Running. Watching your weight. Most people surely would consider you to...
Facing Up To The Truth
Facing up to the truth of addiction is tough. All too often the denial of a situation can prolong the need to confront an issue. At ACT we talk to lots of people who are locked into this kind of vicious circle of addiction and denial. Refusing to acknowledge that you...
How Much Is Drinking Too Much?
Okay, so we know moderate drinking is defined as one or two drinks per day, let’s get into exactly how much drinking is too much. The NIAAA considers high-risk, or excessive, drinking a pattern that includes having four or more drinks a day or more than eight drinks a...