12 survival aids

Put down your glass between sips.
Try to do something whenever you are drinking e.g. board games, reading, pool, dancing or crosswords.
Go later to the pub/bar than usual so that you drink less and don’t get caught up in round buying.
You buy a round, don’t buy a drink for yourself. Enjoy the pleasant effects of a moderate amount of alcohol.
Avoid going to places where you know it will be difficult to drink at your own pace.
Note down how much you used to spend on a nights drinking. Note down what you spend now. Put the extra aside and buy yourself luxury.
Simply don’t drink drinks that are bought for which you don’t want, hide them if necessary.
At a party always measure out your drinks so that you know how much you have drunk.
Don’t have glass ‘topped up’ with alcohol.
Top up your glass with lemonade now and again. You’ll be surprised how high it makes you.
Remember, a few drinks can help you relax but a lot make you look stupid.
It’s up to you what you drink shandy, cola or whatever people aren’t looking at your drink so just relax.

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