Tips for drinking less

Going out tonight? Here are some tips on how you can drink less.

Don’t drink alcohol before you go out.
Buy smaller drinks – have a glass instead of a pint, a single instead of a double.
Leave your glass down between sips.
Wait a while before getting another drink.
Have a glass of water or try some alcohol free beers, larger or cocktails in between alcoholic drinks.
Occupy yourself – play pool, dance, chat.
Try not to get into rounds – or if you can’t avoid a round buy yourself a non alcoholic drink when it is your turn.
Don’t play drinking games.

Home measures

Home measures tend to be a lot larger than pub ones. If you are offered a drink when visiting someone, try a bottle or a can instead of a short. It is easier to watch what you are having.

Know your limits

If you are honest, you know the point where you start to lose control, or behave differently because of alcohol. Your main target should be not to have more than this.