People Who Act Impulsively At A Much Higher Risk Of Developing Alcoholism
People who tend to act impulsively are at a much higher risk of developing alcoholism compared to those who are more controlled in their decision making. But recent research has suggested that...
View ArticlePeople turn to alcohol when they have difficulty in coping
Sometimes people turn to alcohol when they have difficulty in coping with situations that they are experiencing, or are feeling very negative, and use alcohol in an attempt to life their spirits. While...
View ArticleDrinking often stems from difficulties faced in the past
Many of those who have needed to undergo an alcoholic detox may have found that their drinking stems from difficulties they faced in their past. Sometimes this involves serious emotional trauma such as...
View ArticleThe Way We Talk About Our Drinking Habits Influences Our Behaviour
Language is an extremely powerful thing, not only does it convey what we are feeling when we use it, but it can also affect our behaviours when we others use it. But often we underestimate the power...
View ArticleAlcohol abuse may be a form of escape from peoples lives
For some people alcohol abuse may be a form of escape from their lives. This commonly occurs with people who have experienced trauma, but it also occurs for many other groups of people as well. One...
View ArticleThe importance of a positive outlook
Attitude is a very important aspect of how well we will perform in a task; if you enter into something with a negative attitude, chances are there will be a negative outcome. But on the other hand,...
View ArticleLearning how our personality affects our behaviour
Learning how our personality affects our behaviour can be a powerful tool in helping us control our actions. If you know how you respond impulsively when under stress, you may benefit from strategies...
View ArticleShame increases drinking
Sometimes we do things we wish we hadn’t, and sometimes this makes us feel so bad we’ll do anything to forget about it and ignore the unpleasant feelings it brings. For some this may mean distracting...
View ArticleDealing with alcohol this Christmas
At the festive season, a time to eat drink and be merry. But what if you’re no longer part of the drinking clan, either because of fears about your consumption, or fears about health issues; this can...
View ArticleSix Savvy Apps to Sobriety
Drinking in moderation? It’s the advice we see everywhere these days, in books, magazines, as well as on your bottle of wine. But moderation is easier said than done – especially when in social...
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