Martijn van Eijk

Dealing with Alcohol Cravings

Dealing with Alcohol Cravings: A Look at Your Options

Alcohol is undoubtedly the most socially acceptable drug. While it represents an occasional and enjoyable indulgence to some, others develop more complex relationships with drink. It’s crucial to recognize that not everyone who abuses alcohol meets the diagnostic criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder (colloquially better known as “alcoholism,” of course). Many people find themselves at …

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Insightful Quotes to Keep You on the sober Path

Have you recently decided to stop drinking? Congratulations! An entirely new chapter of your life lies ahead. Do you know what’s even better? You’ll be able to experience it fully, with all your senses. However, whether you were “just” dabbling in heavy alcohol use or had developed a full-blown addiction, giving up the bottle is …

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Drinking Around Sober Alcoholics: Yay or Nay?

If you’re wondering whether it’s “safe” to take a drink in front of someone in recovery, you’re showing you care. Someone in your life has struggled with alcohol addiction and fought to become sober. You want to be supportive. Thanks for that! Let’s examine some key considerations to help you navigate this situation, together with …

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What are the Best New Hobbies for Newly Sober People?

Hobbies — loosely defined as any activity people seek out purely for personal enjoyment — play a critical role in anyone’s mental health. They’re often especially important for newly sober people, however, because hobbies can help you change your social environment, break old patterns, and distract you from the cravings and triggers you’ll inevitably face. …

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Coping with Serious Stress the Sober Way

You know how it goes. When you’re drinking, the bottle becomes the answer to every question — it will be there beside you during your most jubilant celebrations and in your darkest moments. Alcohol, your constant companion, is also the first thing you reach for when you’re stressed. All that changes when you make the …

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How Dog Ownership Can Help Alcoholics in Recovery

Everyone who’s lived through the early stages of recovery from addiction knows how crucial a robust social support network is during that time. Extensive research backs up this same notion, suggesting that support is one of the strongest predictions of long-term sobriety. As you hear the phrase “social support network,” you probably think of two …

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After Recovery: Moving Forward In a Sober Life

Embarking on the path to recovery from alcohol addiction is a courageous journey filled with challenges and triumphs. As you work hard to overcome your addiction and achieve sobriety and live a sober life, you might find yourself wondering “What now?” Once you’ve gone a day, you start thinking about a week. After a week …

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Mixology Without Alcohol: All About Mocktails

A mocktail is a mixed drink that doesn’t contain alcohol. If you enjoy trying different drinks and unique, crafty cocktails but you’re trying to drink less or stop drinking altogether, then a mocktail is exactly what you need! Please note that mocktails can be helpful for alcoholics who want to drink without the alcohol, but …

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