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Avoid Drinking
If you are trying to prevent yourself from drinking too much alcohol at social gatherings or even in your daily life, there are certain things you should know about how to live a life that is balanced and alcohol-free. Here are a few ways that you can keep your alcohol intake under control.One of the best things you can do to monitor your drinking is to plan your social life carefully. If you want to stay away from alcohol, try to make sure that you are not always in tempting settings where alcohol is served. If you usually go to lounges and parties where there is a bartender or cocktails, try going to the movies or pack a picnic instead. Not only will this give you and your friends something different to do when you go out, but you can be sure that you won’t have to deal with the pressure of drinking if you feel it may get out of control. In addition, the people that you are hanging out with won’t be drinking either, which takes the pressure off tremendously.

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  • If you are unsure if non-alcoholic beverages will be available, bring your own.
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  • Stay away from the bar area.
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  • Do not leave your drink unattended. It is easy to slip drugs into a drink at a party - it's no joke!
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  • If there is food available, be sure to eat, so that you are not hungry.
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  • If you feel that you are becoming tempted to drink, leave early.
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  • Stay busy. Talk to others, dance, etc. Don't give yourself time to think about the fact that you are not drinking.
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  • Don't drink, no matter what!
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  • Never ride with a person who has been drinking or doing drugs.
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  • Have a back-up plan if you need a ride home.
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  • They will never know that you only have cola in your glass.
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  • Arrive late and leave early.
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  • If you are at a party where people are drinking make sure their is an appointed designated driver and choose not to drink yourself.
    • Asking your doctor for advice is also a great way to get help if you think that your drinking is getting out of control. Your physician can refer you to counselors and therapists that can help you control your drinking before it becomes a serious problem that can ruin relationships with family and friends and eventually destroy your life. It may be a good idea for you to visit an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting or two in your area, so that you can talk about your feelings in an environment where you won’t be judged. You will be pleasantly surprised by the insight you will find by listening to others who may have been in your shoes at one point. You will also be able to make an honest observation about whether or not you need to get more help.