It often starts with a simple ritual — a glass of wine after a long day, a beer to unwind, a “reward” for getting through the hours of meetings, deadlines, and demands. It feels normal. Everyone does it. But what if that after-work drink has quietly become more than a one-off treat? For many people, evening drinking becomes an automatic...

When the sun’s out and the invitations roll in, it’s easy to feel like summer and drinking go hand in hand. Barbecues, beach days, weddings, and long light evenings — alcohol is often front and centre. But what if you want to enjoy summer without it? Going alcohol-free doesn’t mean missing out. In fact, it could mark the start of...

You may notice it after a night out — the grogginess, the low mood, the fuzzy thinking. While alcohol might feel like it takes the edge off in the moment, over time, it can have a far more lasting effect on your brain than many people realise. Understanding what alcohol really does to your mind — and how you can...

It’s been a long day. Maybe the emails didn’t stop, the house is in chaos, or your nerves are frayed from yet another hard conversation. So you reach for a glass of wine — not to party, but just to pause. To unwind. To feel like yourself again. But what if there’s another way? For many people, alcohol has become...

For many people, drink driving doesn’t begin with reckless intent — it starts with one small choice. Maybe you thought you were fine to drive after just a glass of wine. Or perhaps it was a particularly stressful evening, and you told yourself you’d be extra careful. Over time, that line between what’s safe and what’s not can quietly blur...

For many people, drinking starts as a way to unwind, socialise, or take the edge off. But over time, what began as a conscious choice can become automatic — a routine that quietly weaves itself into everyday life. Without realising it, the occasional drink can turn into a deeply ingrained habit that feels difficult to change, even when the desire...

For many people, their first experience with alcohol didn’t happen at home — it happened at school. Not in the classroom, of course, but during weekends, secret dorm-room drinks, or group celebrations. For those who attended boarding school, the culture of early drinking was often part of the experience — a mix of freedom, rebellion, bonding, and trying to fit...

For many people, the idea of cutting back on alcohol feels unnecessary if hangovers aren't a regular issue. "I don’t get hangovers, so I must be fine," is a common thought. Without obvious side effects the next day, it’s easy to believe drinking isn’t causing harm or becoming a habit worth questioning. Yet even without a pounding head or nausea...

Modern work life often demands so much of us. Long hours, deadlines, tight targets and endless to-do lists have become part of everyday life. It’s no surprise that when the working day finally ends, many people instinctively reach for a drink to unwind. It seems harmless — even well-earned — but over time, these after-work drinks can quietly become part...

Many people start with just a casual drink here and there — a glass of wine with dinner, a beer after work, or cocktails with friends on weekends. But over time, without noticing, that occasional drink can quietly become a regular habit. It's not always easy to spot when drinking has subtly increased, yet recognising the signs early can make...