Just finished Sober October and looking to keep up your new habits for November? Or maybe, you are interested in starting No-Booze November . Whatever your reason, we have some new tips to help you. If you have completed…
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A Guide to Having a Successful Sober October
Are you curious about going sober this October? There are so many benefits from taking a break from alcohol. When you take a break from alcohol, you will notice improved appearance, better sleep, more energy and you will save more money….
Mindful Sipping: Navigating College Social Life by Mindful Drinking
Going back to college can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. With the pressure to fit in and have fun, it can be easy to fall into the trap of excessive drinking. However, practicing mindful drinking…
Benefits of Being Sober at a Festival and Packing Checklist
It’s festival season, which means great music, welly boots and unforgettable experiences. If you are heading to a music festival this summer, why not try going sober? Explore the benefits of going sober at a festival and check out our…
The process of planning for the Drinkaware Barometer 2023
We were excited to commence the ‘planning phase’ for our 2023 Barometer in May. The Drinkaware Barometer is a national population-based survey of 1,000 adults aged 18+ conducted by Behaviour and Attitudes on annual basis and includes a series of…
Tips for Parents
Talking to Teens about Alcohol at the End of Exams Congrats to all of you parents who have young people completing examinations (JC/LC) at this time. It is a significant milestone in your life and especially in your child’s life….
Why Does Alcohol Make You Tired?
Sometimes, after we drink alcohol, we struggle to get a good night’s sleep. You feel tired the next day, you may have a headache and you don’t feel in any way rested. Let’s find out why alcohol makes you tired….
‘The Fear’ – How Alcohol Can Affect Anxiety
Just like our physical health we need to keep on top of our mental health. Meeting up with friends and family is a terrific way to keep social and talk about everyday stressors. However, some ways in which we socialise…
Guest Blog: The links between anxiety and alcohol
By Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me, a national mental health charity Regular and heavy drinking can negatively affect the neurotransmitters in the brain that are responsible for positive mental health. According to a 2019 study called Co-occurring alcohol use disorder…