The narcologist gave 5 tips on moderate alcohol consumption

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Learning to drink alcohol consciously can be one of the best habits in life.

Narcologist Martin Preston (Great Britain), who specializes in the treatment of alcohol addiction, voiced in an interview five tips on how to drink more consciously, and therefore, moderately.

< p>Try not to drink during the work week. Many people, tired of the stress of the working week, start drinking in the evening already on Wednesday or Thursday. The expert notes that, in general, there is nothing wrong with drinking one or two glasses of wine with dinner.

But it is important to understand: drinking alcohol on weekdays increases the total number of alcohol units, if a person traditionally consumes alcoholic beverages on the weekend . As a result, it can make you feel more drained by the end of the week, contributing to a Monday morning crash.

Avoid shots.A shot is a small portion of an alcoholic, sometimes mixed drink, usually consumed quickly, in one gulp. Narcologists advise avoiding this form of drinking, as it contributes to rapid intoxication and loss of control – a person does not notice that he is consuming a significant amount of alcohol. Preference should be given to drinks that can be drunk slowly, in small sips.

Drink water between drinks.Alcohol dehydrates the body, reduces the activity of the immune system, and reduces energy levels. Martin Preston's advice: you need to drink water not only between alcoholic drinks, but also before going to bed after an “alcoholic” evening.

“A glass of water between drinks will help maintain hydration levels, and also quench thirst, which will not you drink the next portion of alcohol too quickly. Drinking water before bed helps the body recover during the night as well.”

Avoid mixing drinks. When a person drinks only one drink, it not only helps him avoid some unpleasant symptoms on morning, but also promotes better self-control.

“Trying to stick to one drink improves the ability to keep track of how many standard drinks have been consumed in the evening.”

Say “no” to alcohol with confidence. Often agreeing to drink is a way of socialization – a person in a company does not refuse because everyone drinks. Martin Preston emphasizes: if a decision has been made to spend an evening without alcohol, you need to firmly stick to it. Awareness of the fact that you act in accordance with your preferences consolidates the function of self-control, emphasizes the narcologist.