Learn the reframe definition of relapse and how setbacks can become valuable lessons on your journey to lasting change and personal growth.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and dopamine are two neurotransmitters that the brain releases when we consume alcohol, and these two neurotransmitters are largely responsible for the temporary feelings of relaxation and exhilaration that result from drinking. The fun stops there, though. Continue reading to find out why alcohol's initial pleasures are nothing but fiction.

What does “white knuckling” mean? And what can we do about it? We’ll share tips in this blog!

FOMO can feel pretty terrible, but it does pass. When giving up alcohol or cutting back on drinking, it can feel as if you are not being included in the fun. Your brain is functioning differently and that can take a moment to get used to.

Cutting back on drinking is hard, but it's not impossible. Here's how to use your negative emotions to your advantage and finally achieve sobriety.

Finding healthy ways to cope with triggers is an important part of cutting back on drinking. There are many different types of triggers and it can be helpful to know yours.

Uncomfortable situations or emotions can turn into triggers, such as a recent breakup in which the other person is laying all the blame on you, or that you’ve caused by being emotionally unavailable. Or you may have been passed over for a promotion you greatly deserved, kicking in self-esteem triggers rooted in childhood rejection.

Triggers leaving you feeling powerless? Frustrated? Here's how to avoid them.

Beating the winter blues is possible with some changes in your mindset and habits. If you struggle to cut back on drinking during the holiday season, here are 5 strategies that will help put a stop to excess drinking for good!