Is it ok for an alcoholic to drink non alcoholic beer?

The decision to drink non alcoholic beers in recovery is a personal one. There are definite dangers to doing so. It is therefore important that the individual carefully considers the reasons for wanting these beers. read more

Non Alcoholic and Low Alcohol Beers Explained. Low alcohol beers are usually less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) in the United States. This means that an individual would need to drink 9 of these non alcoholic drinks to equal just one standard beer. read more

Non-alcoholic cocktails: While it is typically non-alcoholic beer that can be a problem, drinks like a Shirley Temple are both refreshing and delicious without inviting unwanted questions from friends or family. read more

The internet abounds with articles (here is an example) encouraging alcoholics in recovery to refrain from drinking NA (non-alcoholic) beer because it does contain a very small amount of alcohol that could trigger a relapse, as could the mere experience of simulated “drinking” . read more