Do you find yourself reaching for a glass of wine or a few bottles of beer after a stressful day? Do you ever wish you could drink less, or stop relying on alcohol so much? Addiction is a complex cond

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For anyone devoted to a fitness regime, party season can feel like the least joyful time of year. But swerving nights out and anything stronger than a protein shake risks more than a buzzkill reputation – it can put a downer on your entire emotional wellbeing. Instead of Team Health or Team Hedonism, the best festive gift is unwrapping a middle ground between clean living and a little chaos

A lot of people associate socialising with drinking, but embracing sobriety or wanting to reduce your alcohol intake doesn’t mean you have to miss out on fun

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