Alcohol

How can I cut down on alcohol?

Here are some practical tips to help:

Don't go out with people who make you feel uncomfortable if you're not drinking.
Don't guzzle, try sipping your drinks and take long breaks between each drink. When you are drinking, take long breaks between drinks.
Try alternating alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic drinks, like diet soft drink, water, mineral water or juice.
Don't keep alcohol at your home. It'll be easier to resist if it’s not there.
Don't go to places where you'll be bored if you're not drinking or where you'll feel uneasy if you don't have a drink in your hand.
Try keeping a drinking diary. Write down how many drinks you consume over a month-long period and how much it costs you. When you realise how much money you're spending on alcohol, it should give you incentive to cut down even more.
Don't drink when you are angry or upset or have had a bad day. Find other ways to relax and handle the stress.