Most people don’t deliberately exceed the UK alcohol guideline of 14 units per week. In fact, many people consider themselves “moderate drinkers.” The issue is rarely intention — it is usually calculation. Understanding alcohol units
One of the most common questions people ask when starting treatment is: How long does medication take to work? The answer varies from person to person, but understanding the mechanism helps explain the timeline. At
When beginning naltrexone for alcohol reduction, treatment often starts at a lower introductory dose before moving to the standard therapeutic dose. This approach — known as dose titration — is widely used in medicine to
To understand how naltrexone helps with alcohol reduction, it’s important to understand how alcohol affects the brain. When you drink alcohol, your brain releases endorphins. These chemicals activate opioid receptors and increase dopamine levels in
Spring often brings a sense of reset. Longer days, lighter evenings, and the feeling that it’s time to take stock of habits that may have crept in over winter — including drinking. For many people,
Let me tell you a little about myself first, I am, by nature, sceptical about most things – especially where medication is concerned. I choose not to get the flu jab and whilst I did
How Medication Supports Positive Health Change For many people, the goal isn’t to stop drinking entirely — it’s simply to feel better. Better sleep. Better mornings. Better energy. Better mood. But reducing alcohol intake can
Valentine’s Day often focuses on flowers, dinners, and romantic gestures — but one of the most powerful relationships we have is the one we have with ourselves. How we feel day-to-day affects everything: our energy,
Many people assume that cutting down drinking is purely a matter of willpower. If you want it badly enough, you should be able to stop — or so the thinking goes. But alcohol habits are
For many people, the hardest part of cutting down drinking isn’t knowing they should — it’s feeling able to follow through consistently. That’s because alcohol habits aren’t just behavioural; they’re neurological. Over time, the brain