Understanding Alcohol Cravings and Brain Chemistry
My search for better ways to help people struggling with cravings for alcohol and other addictive substances started in the late 1970s when I was a graduate student in clinical […]
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Moderation-Friendly Gift Guide: 12 Alcohol-Free Gift Ideas That People Actually Want
The holidays make it far too easy to default to the same bottle-of-wine exchange. But more and more people are rethinking their drinking—cutting back, taking breaks, or simply wanting options […]
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 […]
Intermittent Sobriety: My Sweet Spot
For nearly three years, my husband, Dan, and I have been drinking about eight alcoholic drinks a month. Special occasions only. Prior to that, we drank a glass or two […]
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 […]
Embrace More Sober October – A Journey to Mindful Drinking
For many, October is a month dedicated to sobriety. The Sober October movement, much like Dry January, offers an opportunity to focus on mindful alcohol consumption and better health. Moderation […]
