Your first sober Christmas can be tricky, but it needn’t be. With some careful planning you can get through the holidays safely – and enjoy them!
10 Simple Tips For Your First Sober Christmas
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John Risby
About the Author
John Risby
Co-Founder of The Alcohol-Free Shop and AlcoholFree.com. John is a recovering alcoholic who stopped drinking in June 2004. Born and raised in Manchester, he now lives in Malaga with his wife and young daughter. He came to terms with being an alcoholic many years ago, but still finds the concept his daughter is Spanish very strange.
Is it safe for someone with an alcohol problem to drink 0.5% ABV drinks?
Just how much is 0.5% alcohol-by-volume? Will drinking it make you turn back to the booze?
Calm your stomach with these delicious ginger biscuits!
When you stop drinking, it’s common to get sugar cravings – and a ginger biscuit is a perfect way to satisfy your cravings, and the ginger can help ease your stomach.
How long before I stop thinking about drink?
Thinking about drink, even after we stop, can cause stress that makes it harder to stay sober. But how long can you expect this to last before you find peace?
How many units in a bottle of alcohol-free wine?
A common question we’re asked is how many units of alcohol are there in a bottle of alcohol-free wine. Well, here’s the answer – and it may surprise you!
Are mints good for someone in recovery from alcoholism?
It’s very common when you stop drinking to have huge sugar cravings. But is it something you should worry about, or a normal part of quitting?
What’s one thing you’re proud of since you’ve been sober?
This was a hard question to answer. To be totally honest, it’s hard to say ONE thing but…
We need to talk about drinks promotions…
Something is very wrong with the drinks industry and we need to talk about it — and tackle it — before it gets out of hand.
Everyone is toasting — except the bride and groom
Many adults don’t drink these days. And by offering soft drinks or water you’re treating us like children. We’re not. We’re paying adult customers and we deserve to be treated as such.
How long do alcohol-free wines last?
“Why must you drink de-alcoholised wine within 5 days? Is it bad for you after that?”