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“I Know I Need to Stop Drinking, But I Don’t Want To”: Making Peace with Ambivalence

If you’ve ever thought, “I know I need to stop drinking, but I don’t want to,” you’re not alone. As a therapist, I hear this phrase often: “I know I […]

Cravings Aren’t Commands: How Urge Surfing Can Set You Free

One of the most powerful tools for managing alcohol cravings is urge surfing. Paired with grounding techniques, urge surfing helps you feel calmer, more in control, and less reactive when […]

How to Reduce Your Alcohol Intake: Drinking with Chopsticks

The power of slowing down your drinking. There’s something about eating with chopsticks that changes your pace—it’s hard to rush when you’re conveying each mouthful with care. That slower pace […]

Stay Social, Stay Sober-ish: The Best No & Low ABV Drinks for Your Summer

  As summer progresses and the heat invites us to relax and socialize, many people are looking for ways to maintain balance—especially when it comes to drinking. Whether you’re experimenting […]

Can ChatGPT Help You Drink Less? How AI Supports Alcohol Moderation This Summer

Summer is here: the season of BBQs, beach days, weddings, rosé on patios, and… temptation. For those of us working on moderation, this time of year can feel like a […]

Am I Drinking Too Much?

April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to pause, reflect, and ask honest questions about our relationship with alcohol. One of the most common questions people ask themselves when they’re starting […]

10 Health Benefits of Alcohol Moderation

When you think about alcohol moderation, what comes to mind? For many, it’s not about completely giving up their favorite drink, but rather about finding a healthy balance that improves […]

Psychology Today: Moderated Drinking: A Creative Strategy To Treat Alcoholism

From Psychology Today: Complete sobriety might not always be a realistic solution for heavy drinkers. KEY POINTS Fear of needing to cope without alcohol can deter efforts to stop drinking. […]

Moderation Is Achieveable!!

by Natalie, MM Member I am honored to share my experience with Moderation Management (MM). I had always had drinking challenges but didn’t realize how harmful it was to myself […]

Problem Drinking To Successful Moderation: My Journey and Tips

It’s pretty wild to think back to the version of me that existed up until 5 months ago, before I successfully cut back on alcohol, and what she’d think of […]