Moderate use of alcohol can be an enjoyable, safe experience if used with caution. If you do choose to drink, sip each drink slowly, and always consume alcohol with food. Spaces drinks out to no more than one drink per hour, and consume plenty of water in between drinks. Never drink while pregnant and never drive when intoxicated.
- Do you have a problem with Alcohol?
- Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
- Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
- Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
- Have you ever had a drink the first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
If you answered ?yes? to one question, you may have a problem with alcohol. More than one ?yes? answer makes it highly likely that a problem exists. If you feel you have a problem with alcohol, please see your health professional right away. Effective treatment is available.
For more information:
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence ? Information on alcoholism and traditional treatment methods
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