by julie ward | May 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
Drinking too much alcohol causes all sorts of problems and makes you miserable… but many of us try very hard to make sure everything looks just fine on the outside! Is this you? Going to the gym. Running. Watching your weight. Most people surely would consider you to...
by julie ward | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
Facing up to the truth of addiction is tough. All too often the denial of a situation can prolong the need to confront an issue. At ACT we talk to lots of people who are locked into this kind of vicious circle of addiction and denial. Refusing to acknowledge that you...
by julie ward | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
Okay, so we know moderate drinking is defined as one or two drinks per day, let’s get into exactly how much drinking is too much. The NIAAA considers high-risk, or excessive, drinking a pattern that includes having four or more drinks a day or more than eight drinks a...
by julie ward | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorised
Denial is common among those suffering with alcohol dependency. Your loved ones may have tried to discuss the problem with you, but you were unable to see things as clearly as them. Denial is one of the body’s defence mechanisms and is employed by the brain to protect...
