The harmful effects that alcohol can have on the body have been well-documented in the medical literature for decades. Due to technological advances in medical research practices, scientists can accurately identify the specific damage that the toxic chemicals present in alcohol can cause throughout the human body. The damage causes a range of physical health […]
Read moreIf you drink regularly, it’s important to think about the effects of alcohol. Due to how socially accepted and encouraged drinking is, it’s frustrating – after a bit of research – to discover just how destructive alcohol is for health as well as the impact on relationships and life goals. In the UK, “58% of […]
Read moreYou may have heard of dopamine, the natural ‘feel-good’ chemical produced by your body. It’s common for people recovering from an addiction to experience lower dopamine levels, often resulting in a lack of motivation and happiness. This condition doesn’t have to be permanent – in fact, there are many natural ways to increase your dopamine […]
Read more5 Ways to Tell Someone You Don’t Drink Your recovery journey will likely be filled with times when you’ll have to bat away offers of alcohol. This gruelling, extra layer to the recovery can be trying. So how do you tell someone you don’t drink without giving away your sobriety? Take solace in the fact […]
Read more5 Signs Your Weekend Drinking Could Be More of a Problem Than You Realise Let’s debunk that ever-popular myth; you can’t be an alcoholic unless you’re reaching for a drink every morning. The idea that you only have a problem with alcohol if you drink daily is monstrously dangerous. So often, people don’t recognise their […]
Read moreMen’s Mental Health Checklist It’s time for men to shake off the archaic stigma of men being “men”. It’s a shame, but many researchers find men worldwide experience an undeniable pressure to be perfect, as a “man’s man”. Because of this, men are more likely to find opening up about their feelings challenging and are […]
Read moreHow Does Alcohol Affect the Blood Pressure? Many people drink alcohol on a regular basis for a number of reasons. Some people drink to relax or unwind after a long day, some people drink to loosen their inhibitions, and some people drink because they feel that they cannot face a day without alcohol. Whatever your […]
Read moreHow To Stop Drinking Every Night Drinking alcohol on a regular basis has become accepted and even encouraged in today’s society, and many people don’t think twice about reaching for a glass of wine or a pint of beer every night. However, certain factors could cause this evening routine to spiral into an addiction. Even […]
Read moreWhat are the benefits of giving up alcohol for a month? Alcohol is known to be detrimental to your health and drinking too much – even on one occasion – can negatively affect your heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and pancreas and can cause your immune system to be weaker than usual for up to 24 […]
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