When someone quits drinking alcohol, finding healthy alternatives to replace the habit is crucial to maintaining sobriety and preventing relapse. Here are some effective ways to substitute alcohol while addressing the social, emotional, and physiological aspects of quitting: Substitute Benefits Example Non-alcoholic beverages Reduces social pressure and cravings Mocktails, kombucha, herbal teas Exercise Boosts mood, …
Alcohol is metabolised extremely quickly by your body. Unlike foods, which require time for digestion, alcohol needs no digestion and so is more quickly absorbed and metabolised than other nutrients. About 20% is absorbed directly across the walls of an empty stomach and can reach the brain within one minute. Once alcohol reaches the stomach, …
The first step toward taking control of your drinking is to be aware of why you drink. Research reveals the following common reasons why people drink: • Sociability • Like the taste • Feel at ease/reduce anxiety • Get intoxicated • Get drunk • To forget problems • Because everyone else is How many times …
Once you know why you drink, it can become much easier to stay in control of the amount you drink. Drinking alcohol in moderation can be an enjoyable experience as long as you follow some simple golden rules. If you do choose to drink, sip each drink slowly. Never drink on an empty stomach and always consume alcohol with …
Are you in control of your drinking? For many people, a glass of wine with an evening meal or with friends is seen as a pleasant way to help us relax and enjoy ourselves. Whilst drinking within the Government’s suggested guidelines is generally regarded as having no ill effect on your health, there are several health risks …
If I don’t feel drunk, I don’t have a problem – do I? Alcohol tolerance can lead someone with a dangerously high consumption to be falsely reassured that as long as they don’t feel drunk, they will be fine. In fact, the exact opposite is true. If you need a lot of alcohol to get …
