by Darren Taylor | Dec 21, 2020 | Sobriety
9 Relapse Traps to be Aware of in Sobriety Relapsing is a big fear that everyone has when they stop drinking and it is heightened in times of stress and anxiety. Relapses come at different times for everyone and some not at all. A relapse defined for me is anytime...
by Darren Taylor | Dec 9, 2020 | Mocktails, Sobriety
Alcohol Free Drinking: Mocktail Recipes for 2020 It’s that time of year again when thoughts of alcoholic drinks can take over. But fear not because these days there are plenty of alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits, or botanical alternatives available. Then there...
by Darren Taylor | Dec 4, 2020 | Sobriety
Linking Thoughts About Drinking During the Holidays & Christmas If I had to give any time of year as the period when alcohol plays the biggest part, it would be the silly season. Drinking during the holidays & Christmas is by far the worst for cravings with...
by Darren Taylor | Nov 19, 2020 | Sobriety
Am I an alcoholic? Vs. Safe Limits of Drinking Am I an alcoholic? This is the secret question that folks like me have asked themselves or googled the question and taken an online quiz repeatedly. Personally, I don’t like the term alcoholic because it is misunderstood,...
by Darren Taylor | Nov 16, 2020 | Mocktails, Sobriety, Society & Social
Guest Post: Six Health Benefits of Saffron, the ‘Persian Red Gold’ As far as botanical spirits go, I love experimenting with them and simply adding an amount to my tonic always gives me that ‘adult drink’ enjoyment without the curse of alcohol....