Category: ARC Science
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Drink to connect, not disconnect
The mindset shift that changes everything You wake up at 3 am with that familiar metallic taste and growing sense of regret. The conversation you meant to have with your partner got lost somewhere in the third glass. The Netflix episode you can’t quite remember. The evening that slipped away while you weren’t paying attention.… Read more
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Alcohol & ADHD
Overview People with ADHD are up to three times more likely to struggle with problematic drinking than neurotypical individuals. This is not due to a lack of willpower or poor moral character. It is a reflection of how the ADHD brain is wired: impulsivity, dopamine deficiency, emotional dysregulation, and executive dysfunction all interact with alcohol… Read more
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Emotional regulation after alcohol reduction: strengthening resilience during change
Introduction: When alcohol leaves an emotional gap Reducing alcohol intake is widely recognised as a positive life change. Yet it can also reveal a challenge many do not expect: an increase in emotional intensity. Alcohol often acts as a shortcut to emotional regulation, muting discomfort, amplifying relaxation, or creating an artificial sense of control. Without… Read more
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Transition addiction: understanding substitution behaviours during alcohol reduction
Introduction: when progress creates vulnerability Reducing alcohol intake is often framed as a purely positive shift. For many, it is. But for others, cutting back uncovers a deeper challenge: the sudden emergence of new compulsive habits. These are not random lapses in discipline. They represent a recognised psychological and neurological process known as transition addiction,… Read more
