Drinking too much alcohol? 4 ways to have less, from smaller glasses to saying ‘Enough’
To party a little less hard try these expert tips, from starting off with less in your glass, to learning to just say no to alcoholic drinks
Drinking alcohol does not do your body any good – and it can become addictive.
Though we have heard the warning a thousand times, we often disregard it when there is something to celebrate or we meet up with friends – situations when, for many people, beer, wine or spirits simply seem to belong.
To drink less, it can help to drink differently. An awareness campaign by Germany’s health ministry is suggesting four methods.
1. Start with less
A good way to start is to always order the smallest quantity of an alcoholic drink in a restaurant or bar – a 0.33 litre glass of beer instead of a 0.5 litre one, or a half-pint instead of a pint, for example.