The Beyond Alcohol Blogs

A new way to understand your relationship with alcohol.

Does Alcohol Really Make You More Confident? | Borrowed Confidence Loop Oct 08, 2026

Blog cover asking “Why do I still miss alcohol after quitting?” exploring why people can continue to miss drinking after they stop.

Why Do I Still Miss Alcohol After Quitting? | The "Near Enemy" Trap Sep 12, 2026

Blog cover about drinking to cope with stress and how to break the stress-drinking loop, featuring an illustration of the Invisible Drinking Loop.

Drinking to Cope With Stress? Break the Stress-Drinking Loop Sep 02, 2026

Blog cover asking “Why do I drink when I’m stressed?” and exploring how alcohol can contribute to a recurring stress-drinking cycle.

Why Do I Drink When I'm Stressed? How Alcohol Actually Makes Stress Worse Aug 09, 2026

Blog cover asking “Is addiction a disease or a choice?” featuring psychotherapist Jeanette Hu discussing different ways of understanding addiction.

Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice? Why Both Stories Miss the Point Jul 25, 2026

Blog cover asking “Why do I still want to drink after quitting alcohol?” with an Invisible Drinking Loop diagram showing factors behind the desire to drink.

Why Do I Still Want to Drink After Quitting Alcohol? Jul 25, 2026

Blog cover showing how unnamed needs can keep us stuck in a drinking loop, alongside an illustration of the Invisible Drinking Loop.

How Unnamed Needs Can Keep Us Stuck in a Drinking Loop Jun 21, 2026

Will I Lose My Friends If I Stop Drinking? The Truth About Relationships and Alcohol Jun 02, 2026

Do You Really Need to Remove Alcohol From Your Home to Quit Drinking? May 19, 2026

Why Trying to Drink Less Feels So Mentally Exhausting May 10, 2026

Why Do I Still Crave Alcohol (Even When I Decided to Quit) Apr 25, 2026

Why Life Feels Flat Without Alcohol (and How to Bring Back the Spark) Apr 10, 2026

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