Alcohol-free evenings work better when you replace the ritual, not just the...

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Alcohol-free evenings work better when you replace the ritual, not just the drink. Notice whether it offers transition, reward, permission or sensory pleasure, then try a simple routine: change clothes, pour a special drink and take ten quiet minutes.