The Benefits
If you are drinking too much, here are some reasons to cut down or stop drinking:
- Get along better with your family
- Lower your blood pressure
- Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer, and liver problems
- Help you lose weight (alcoholic drinks have calories)
What you can do instead of drinking:
- Go for a walk or play a sport
- Do something fun with your family
- Take up a new hobby
This Alcohol-Spending Calculator will tell you how much money you could be spending on something other than alcohol.