Alcohol is known to be a psycho-active substance which, when you drink, can cause changes in awareness, your moods, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. A good example is that the brain uses a number of chemicals called neuro-transmitters to carry messages to the mind and body. One of these is dopamine, which is often known as the “happy hormone.”
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Getting together with friends on the weekends to catch-up over drinks is a very normal social activity, for a great many people. They may drink to relax after a long, hard week, or just to feel more sociable. However pleasant this might be, it is important to be aware of whether your social drinking is crossing the line into problem drinking. Studies have shown that social drinking should consist of alcohol consumption – for women – less than 7 drinks per week, and no more than 3 drinks a day. For men, it means no more than 14 per week and no more than 4 a day. If it is more than these recommendations you could be in danger of crossing the line into a problem area.
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Both alcohol addiction and dependency are chronic diseases characterised by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with all thing’s alcohol. Symptoms include repeated alcohol consumption despite possible legal and health issues. Treatments can involve counselling by a professional therapist, a potential detox program in a medical facility, as well as medications which reduce the desire for alcohol.
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Beyond forehands and backhands, the agility and resilience of the mind wield a pivotal influence in shaping a player's triumphs on the court. Thus, to harness the fullest potential for success as a tennis player, one must adopt an approach or method capable of optimizing the nimbleness and resilience of the mind. Here enters Time Line Therapy (TLT)—a dynamic method delving into the depths of the psyche to unravel mental obstacles, ignite motivation, and elevate tennis performances.
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