What alcohol is really doing to your brain, mood and mental health - and why the effects can last beyond the hangover.
'An intensely personal and scientifically grounded overview.' - Professor David Nutt, neuropsychopharmacologist and founder of Drug Science
Have you ever asked yourself why you can't drink like other people seem to? If even a couple of drinks can leave you feeling anxious, low or unlike yourself the next day, you're not imagining it. Whether you're questioning your relationship with alcohol, cutting back or simply looking for answers, this book reveals what's really happening in your brain. It explains why alcohol affects you the way it does, replaces shame with understanding and helps you make choices that support...
Millie Gooch is the best-selling author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook and founder of the global Sober Girl Society movement. Since giving up alcohol in 2018, she has become one of the UK’s most visible and relatable voices on alcohol-free living, with a platform that now reaches hundreds of thousands of people across social media and live events.
With an MSc in Addiction & Mental Health and a background in journalism, Millie blends science, humor, and hard-won personal experience in everything she writes. She’s been recognized for her ability to translate research into relatable storytelling and is increasingly sought after by wellness platforms, media outlets, and mental health organizations worldwide.
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