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Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

 
 
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The Basics

Why should I 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)
  • Save money: Use this calculator to find out how much.

Instead of drinking, try:

  • Going for a walk or playing a sport
  • Doing something fun with your family

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Start Today: Small Steps
  • Decide not to have a drink today.
  • Take a walk instead of having a drink.
  • Set a drinking limit and write it down.

Learn how drinking may affect your blood pressure and risk for heart disease.

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.


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