Is it safe for someone with an alcohol problem to drink 0.5% ABV drinks?

On a purely psychical basis there’s no issue with the tiny amount of alcohol, but there’s more to the story than that…
Alcohol deaths ‘highest in 20 years’

ALCOHOL killed more people last year than at any time in almost 20 years according to the latest statistics for England and Wales.
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?
Drinking danger may outweigh quit risk during Covid-19 pandemic

A DIY detox guide has been issued to address fears over heavy drinkers going cold turkey during lockdown. A government decision to deem off-licences essential during the Covid-19 pandemic prompted public debate over the danger of dependent drinkers dying without access to alcohol. Addiction experts have now published step-by-step instructions to encourage those wanting to quit […]
Reflections on 13 years sober

Reaching 13 years of sobriety made me ponder a few things…