Truth is, most social activities these days involve alcohol in some capacity. Catching up with mates after work, watching footy, barefoot bowling, you name it – even kids’ parties and movies are served with alcohol now! Spending quality time with our loved ones doesn’t have to be this way, as most social activities can still be enjoyed without alcohol. For…
…the challenges of home-schooling. It’s been incredibly tough lately for so many of us, particularly those who have lost work, social connections and those who have lost loved ones. It’s not surprising that people have been looking for ways to cope, including increasing their alcohol consumption. On Sunday 9 August, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation launched our Break the Habit…
…a non-alcoholic drink when a craving hits to quench your thirst. Bring some non-alcoholic choices along with you to a party. 5. Aim to avoid hangovers Avoiding hangovers is one way to improve your relationship with alcohol. When people first decide to make changes, it is common to want to avoid the headache and discomfort associated with a hangover. A…
…tenders and punters intoxicated on liquid amber, mary-jane and – if you’re doing your job correctly – great music. As a musician, you will always be around alcohol and drugs, and for me celebratory vibes are contagious. I always want in. When I first cut out alcohol (after smashing apart yet another stage) I could only enviously watch my friends…
…local jetty My experience with alcohol has been that of binge drinking. I am a single mum of 3, clinical nurse and social worker. In the past, I have dealt with stress and anxiety with alcohol. I have given up for three and six month stints with the help of HSM, however after a particularly epic hangover in May, this…
…advocacy for healthier relationships with alcohol: Dr Nicole Lee Specialist alcohol and drug consultant, Adjunct Professor and Hello Sunday Morning Clinical Governance Board member Nicole is the founder and CEO of 360Edge, a specialist alcohol and other-drug consultancy, and Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute Curtin University. She also chairs the Clinical Governance Board Committee of Hello Sunday…
…when we can learn to stop at the “buzz,” we are well on our way to having our relationship with alcohol fully in check. “For most people, three or four drinks make them feel tipsy or buzzed. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, yet the initial effects of alcohol in these amounts are more stimulating and euphoric feeling. People…
…problems within our relationships. This can be an unpleasant awakening after the ‘pink cloud’ dissipates – that an alcohol-free life is much the same as life with alcohol – it is just us who have changed. We can argue that we are much more able to manage these challenges without alcohol – and this is undeniably true – but it…
…for 364 days. He’s calling me back later in the year to see how I’m going. You don’t realise how much our social occasions involve alcohol until you’re not drinking. I’ve been through family birthdays (including mine), knock off drinks, work events, parties, long haul flights, overseas holidays, free alcohol in the Qantas club (yes, I even withstood free alcohol!)….
…adult) who had alcohol dependencies. As we are taking a closer look at the impact a loved one’s drinking can have on a family for this week’s blog, we would like to give a heads-up to those who have lost a loved one due to alcohol or who are currently going through it. If this is you, we suggest that…
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