Is Alcohol Worse than Drugs?
The Drug Debate: Is Alcohol Worse than Drugs? Is alcohol worse than drugs? When it comes to addiction and the drug debate, everyone seems to think that the worst types of addictive drugs are the illegal, illicit or prohibited substances. But why don’t we consider the...
Top 40 Benefits of Quitting Drinking
There are many benefits of quitting drinking. Some of these benefits hit me straight away, and I have never regretted my decision to stop drinking. Some of the benefits of quitting drinking were not immediately obvious at the time, and I am still appreciating the...
How to Beat Cravings in 10 Easy Steps
How to beat cravings in 10 easy steps Cravings can be caused by drinking too much alcohol or by, eating sweet sugary foods, or by any number of things that our brain tells us are pleasurable. Our brain always seeks pleasure. Above all else, our brain wants us to be...
Alcohol and Weight Loss
Lose alcohol if you want to lose weight Alcohol and Weight Loss - This is not just another one of those “crash diet weight loss stories” or another yoyo diet cycle. This is not another one of those dramatic body sculpting exercises that only super models can relate...
Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol
Drinking alcohol is like walking on a tightrope. In the first instance it makes you feel like you can do anything. But go too far, and it feels like you are about to fall over. So why does it happen this way? If having a little alcohol is great, but too much...
Is it time to cut back on drinking
Alcoholism is an affliction that affects millions of people around the world. And that is just the people who become ill or incapacitated to such an extent that medical intervention is required to save their lives. In other words, those who have become so sick due...
Should Alcohol Testing at Work be Enforced?
At first thought, you might not think so. But once you've read this story, you will be glad that alcohol testing at work does occur in some industries! Will you be subject to alcohol testing at work? Or on the way to work? Do you have alcohol restrictions at your...
Is Binge Drinking or Daily Drinking Worse?
Have you ever asked yourself - is binge drinking or daily drinking worse? When I first became aware of the safe drinking guidelines, it seemed to be acceptable to consume several drinks every day. No problem. But then as more and more of the risks associated with...
Why Organic Wine is a Joke
I'm an avid supporter of the organic movement from a wholesome health and environmental point of view. But I do think that organic wine is a joke. I love the concept of being able to buy organic food from the supermarket. If I want to avoid unnecessary chemicals in...
Desperate Attempts to Drink with Moderation
Have you ever been so disgusted with yourself over your drinking habit that you tried something really desperate in an effort to, well, stop doing it? I sure have been. I wanted to share one story here that I recently recalled. I hope I’m not unique in this method,...