Drinking too much alcohol? 4 ways to have less, from smaller glasses to saying ‘Enough'
Drinking alcohol does not do your body any good – and it can become addictive.
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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.
Does the
occasional hangover come with the territory? A particularly bad one could prompt you to critically examine your alcohol consumption – and perhaps try to
cut down
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.
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