Gray area drinking is hard to define and diagnose. We have been working with only two possible narratives around people that consume alcohol; either you are an alcoholic, or you are not an alcoholic. There has not been a third, fourth, or fifth narrative for those drinking alcohol. That's where gray area drinking comes in! Gray area drinking includes those people who do not feel like they are alcoholics but do drink more often and in larger quantities than they want or feel healthy and balanced. They enjoy a glass of wine or bottle of beer after work but end up drinking much more and falling asleep on the couch. Some gray drinkers determine it is best for them only to drink alcohol one or two times per week but end up drinking five or six nights. They have not paid the same degree of consequences in their life that alcoholics have and are acutely aware that this is not the best they can be doing for themselves and the people that matter most. Gray area drinkers want more from life and do not think going to rehab or A.A. makes sense.
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The Sober Curious Movement
The Sober Curious Movement creates new opportunities for those who want to drink less alcohol, or not drink at all. You do not have to be an alcoholic to want to be sober, or drink less alcohol. Fortunately, there are new pathways to living a sober life that do not include going to rehab or Alcoholic Anonymous. You just have to examine your drinking patterns, and make choices that support your need for greater health and wellbeing. Hiring a Sober Coach is a method for some people, others work with a counselor or therapist, and some folks utilize the exercises in Ruby Warrington's Book Sober Curious. There are many options available today include groups like the Sober Mom Club on facebook.
I invite you to read the following article by Jessie Sholl on The Sober Curious Movement.
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