ARE YOU SOBER CURIOUS?

Sober Curious: What is It?

Do you wonder how life would be if there were no alcohol consumption? Do you question why alcohol is always the main drink at parties? In that case, Sober Curiosity might be the perfect way to divert one's self from alcoholic drinks. 

Definition of Sober Curiosity

Sober curiosity is defined as the process of questioning drinking habits or changing one's drinking routine to improve one's health both physically and mentally. Due to sober curiosity, a movement called the sober curious movement has emerged to educate people on the dangers associated with drinking alcohol.

Being Sober Curious is usually the only option for alcoholic people with extreme alcohol cravings and withdrawal symptoms. According to experts, one in eight adults in the US considers being curious sober as the only way to avoid alcohol consumption.

Health Benefits of Being Sober Curious

According to research conducted in 2018, being Sober Curious helps in reducing blood pressure in the body. Being Sober Curious also helps in avoiding alcohol-related diseases such as liver cirrhosis.

Other advantages of being sober curious include:

●      Weight loss.

●      Better sleep routines.

●      Increased energy.

●      Improved moods.

●      Better communication efficiency.

Sober Curious Strategies

People who have an alcoholism problem can use strategies to kick start their sober curiosity journey. It includes the following:

●      Changing hobbies

When people quit alcohol consumption, they usually have plenty of time to waste. However, a person can use free time to do important things to keep from drinking alcohol. Some activities one can do include exploring national parks, getting back to an old hobby, or even reading books.

●      Alcohol Moderation

When one wants to try out being sober curious, and taking a couple of alcohol shots, they can enroll in an alcohol moderation program. The program helps explore the relationships between alcohol and their body. It also helps people understand the benefits and risks of alcohol consumption in the body.

●      Associate with a Crowd

It is essential to find a crowd that does not incorporate alcohol as a means of association with others. There are plenty of fun social activities that don’t involve alcohol.

●      Create a Plan

It is also vital to create a plan to sustain sober curiosity for long periods. If a few friends invite you to a social gathering where there is alcohol consumption, it's good to either decline the offer and do other activities or take a non alcoholic drink with you that tastes super yummy and it will feel like you’re not missing out. Take a look at the ones we recommend in our Firstbase Faves. Creating a plan can have a lasting impact.

Though not for the long term, being Sober Curious improves one's health and helps to give a sense of direction regarding their drinking habits.