If you’re interested in cutting back, talk to your friends and family and let them know so they can help support you. Other ways to reduce your intake can include:
Set a drink and budget limit before you start. Follow the guidelines and you'll feel better for it the next day!
Have a few alcohol-free days each week and adopt other healthy behaviours such as going for a walk, gardening or playing sport.
Choose social events or a place where alcohol isn’t easily available, such as the beach or going to the movies.
Limit how much alcohol you have at home – if it’s not there, you can’t drink it.
Space your drinks and alternate with non-alcohol drinks.
Change your routine – if you usually reach for a glass of wine or a beer after work, instead try calling a friend for a catch up or switch on your favourite podcast.
No alcohol is safest when it comes to driving – it's hard to monitor how much you've had to drink – there's too many factors that affect your blood alcohol level.