Some medical research suggests that small amounts may be good for your heart and circulation. This may be true-but it's important to remember that 'small amounts' means a few drinks every week rather than a few drinks every day. Understanding what a 'standard' drink means helps you keep track of your drinking. But remember that if you brew your own alcohol, this can be stronger than the alcohol you buy from a liquor shop. But it can be hard to drink moderately on social occasions.
Alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks.
Switch to low alcohol beer. Set a limit before you start to drink at a social occasion, and stick to it-remind yourself how much better you'll feel the next day without a hangover. Avoid getting into 'shouts'. Don't let other people pressure you into drinking-and remember not to pressure friends into drinking. Always eat before you drink, or while you drink-alcohol is absorbed more slowly when there's food in the stomach.