How to control your alcohol intake and drink more responsibly

The cold-turkey method might not be suitable for everyone. If you belong to the group where even a glass of wine every now and again could trigger a return to drinking heavily, do stay away from alcohol as much as possible.

For others, drinking in moderation can be effective at curbing addictive behaviours to alcohol. Controlled drinking is not only possible for many individuals, but it is quite common among people who used to drink heavily.