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Jeanette Hu Amft

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Why People Still Crave Alcohol—Even When They Want to Quit

Why People Still Crave Alcohol—Even When They Want to Quit

Looking beyond willpower to the unmet needs that drive drinking patterns.

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Why Sobriety Feels Flat (and How to Bring Back the Spark)

What a Chinese concept reveals about enjoying life without alcohol.

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I Tried to Quit Drinking for Good, This Is What I Got Wrong

For years, I thought sobriety was a one-time decision.

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I Used to Drink to Calm My Anxiety—Here’s What I Wish I Knew

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The Hidden Link Between Social Anxiety and Problem Drinking

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3 Simple Steps to Ease Social Anxiety

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4 Tips to Get Through Your First Nightcap-Free Week

09.10.2025 80

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How to Restore Sleep Without Alcohol: A Therapist’s Guide

21.09.2025 90

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Two Hidden Ways Just One Drink Can Wreck Your Sleep

14.09.2025 70

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Nightcaps Before Bed: Can One Drink Ruin Your Sleep?

06.09.2025 30

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3 Steps to Break the Boredom Drinking Loop

31.08.2025 50

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Why Does Boredom Make Us Want to Drink?

15.08.2025 90

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Existential Void: Why Drinking Is Not the Answer to Boredom

10.08.2025 30

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From Cigarettes to Cocktails: How Social Norms Evolve

04.08.2025 80

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How to Keep Your Friendships When You Stop Going to Bars

03.08.2025 70

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Fitting In vs. Belonging: The Hidden Cost of Social Drinking

19.07.2025 30

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I Thought Drinking Made Me Cool. I Was Wrong

11.07.2025 50

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The Neuroscience of Drinking on Autopilot

06.07.2025 70

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The Science of Craving: Why the Urge Persists After Quitting

29.06.2025 30

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7 Graceful Ways to Say No to a Drink—Without Being Awkward

28.06.2025 100

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Decoding Craving Through the Science of Habit

27.06.2025 60

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How to Say No to a Drink With Confidence

22.06.2025 40

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The Hidden Costs of Trying to Drink in Moderation

20.06.2025 20

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Can You Become a "Normal" Drinker Again?

17.06.2025 30

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Sober Curious? What It Means and Why It’s Worth Exploring

09.03.2025 40

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One Way to Stop Dwelling on the Bad

21.02.2025 40

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Preventing Relapse: Turning Slip-Ups Into Stepping Stones

16.02.2025 30

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The Secret Cost of Alcohol: Charm, Self-Image, Sex Appeal

14.02.2025 40

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Intoxicated Judgment: The Truth About Alcohol and Good Sex

11.02.2025 30

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