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Is Alcoholism Genetic?
An alcohol tolerance gene has been discovered by researchers that might ultimately result in a test to observe how effectively individuals can hold their drink.
Scientists also think that advancement might help detect individuals who are more vulnerable to alcoholism later in life.
The...
How good is Alcohol for your heart? Really.
The drinks manufacturers spend a lot of money pushing the message that alcohol (in moderation) is good for your heart.
We have to ask why! But for now, let me explain the effects of alcohol on the heart and then we will return to the true motivations of...
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
The long-term effects of alcohol have some severe repercussions. However, all is not lost for problem drinkers because they can be suppressed with expert treatment, either on an outpatient basis or using an online solution such as the Stop Drinking Online program.
There are lots of...
Alcohol as a Depressant
Is alcohol a depressant? It’s a common question with a lot of confusion around it. How can the drug we use to throw a party ‘go with a swing’, be a depressant?
We tend to see alcohol as a harmless social element that makes us feel better and helps us to deal with...
Stay Sober and still have a Social Life
When people visit my website and sign up for the free downloads, I ask them what they are most worried about, when it comes to stopping drinking and how to stay sober. The single most common reply is “I am worried about losing my friends when I stop...
What Does Drinking Alone Mean?
Men and women around the world drinking alone at home after work to relax after a stressful working day.
More and more stressed parents are putting the kids to bed and calling for wine-o-clock.
However, regular use of alcohol to cope with the pressures of life...
Dreaming about Alcohol?
Alcohol Detox Symptoms:
There were many things about my drinking behaviour that I thought was unique to me. I did not know that one of the common alcohol detox symptoms is dreaming about drinking alcohol!
Then when I eventually stop drinking poison for fun, I also...
Going Cold Turkey
Going cold turkey, toughing it out and using self-discipline to stop drinking even for a brief time, is not typically sufficient to get the happy sober outcome you desire. Avoiding temptation uses up a great deal of mental capacity and ultimately your mind burns out and surrenders...
Ready to take action?
Are you ready to discover the best way to stop drinking without any of the usual struggle? You have come to the right place, that is exactly what we teach people. The first step is easy, just grab your seat on our next Stop Drinking Online Session and find out how this program works.
The Author & Coach
Dan Grové
Ex problem-drinker and Author of "My Life in Bottle". In his book, Dan discusses his upbringing in South Africa and how he descended into alcohol dependency. Trying to understand why people behave the way they do, he charts the story of his life, and the trials and tribulations he encountered along the way to a sober life. As is the case for the majority of problem drinkers, none of the traditional methods worked for Dan; so, he devised his own unique route to conquering alcohol addiction and want to share that with you.